The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-07
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persuaded that it is for the permanent
also learns. it says that the govern
ment view is I'VE are not out of the
woods yet; there may still be troubles
and difficulties ahead"
| Carson Much Peeved.
Antagonism is expected from the
| Ulster Unionists. The keynote of the
/ Obstetrics was sounded by their for
mer leader, Sir Edward Carson. He
declared:
II never thought I should live 70
see day of such abject humiliation
for Great Britain"
The English press, without excep-
ton, hailed the settlement as one of
} tory of the British empire. The agree
ment met with the Warmest approval
and Premier Lloyd George is accorded
a position equal to that of Pitt.
Whether Ulster enters the agree
ment or remains under her present
status, it is generally believed by Brit
ish officials that the Irish free state
will step into her new world position"
on December s, 1929, the date under
| which the pact is effective under the
terms of settlement.
Valera as First Chief.
1t is taken as a foregone conclusion
that Eamonn de Valera, who has been
known to the Sim Fein as president
of the Irish republic will head the
new Irish government. Article 1 OF
the agreement provides for an Irish
executive responsible to the Irish par
lament, but whether he will be known
as president or premier, is not known
As in the case of Canada and Aus
tralia, there will be a representative
of the crown in Ireland. He will fill
the position of British governor gen.
eral but it is not certain he will hold
this title.
The removal of British troops from
Ireland will begin as soon as the Irish
and British parliaments have ap-
proved the agreement. The black and
tans-a semi military body-will be
withdrawn simultaneously. The
hatred of the South Irish was directed
against the black and tan more
strongly than against the regular SOL
dierS.
Press In Approval.
The gist of press comment follows:
Daily News-It is the most impor-
tant event in the history of England
and Ireland. We hope the curtain
has been rung down for the last time
on this tragedy.
Daily Mail-It was we'll done It
meets with the grateful approval of
the whole country.
Daily EXpress-It is impossible to
exaggerate the relief. The Irish free
state is now an accomplished fact. We
emerge from darkness into light, still
united empire.
Daily Herald-It is like waking
up in new and better world.
News Letter (Belfast) terms
require careful scrutiny. The proposal
for a boundary commission cuts across
principle dear to the northern peo-
pie.
Times-Reason has prevailed. It
will constitute one of the greatest
a 10 mt in i11lT -ioI II
Freeman's Journal (Dublin) The
terms show our leaders were worthy
of the trust reposed within them by
the Irish people. In the articles of
settlement will be found every essen
tial to that freedom for which the
Irish people fought for seven long and
sorrowful centuries.
Examiner (Cork)-Reason has tri-
umphed over force.
Daily Te1e graph Gondon)-
Wherever our tongue is spoken the
news will be heard with heartfelt joy.
Craig Not Displeased.
Belfast, Dec. Sir James Craig.
premier of the Unionist government
of Ulster, announced today he would
go to London Friday to obtain elucida-
ton on certain points contained in
the Irish peace agreement.
The Ulster premier told the Ulster
parliament today he did not think it
expedient to make any statement with
regard to the details of the new Irish
proposals, as there were antiquities
here and there in the document
In a message from Sir James Craig
received by Lady Craig at Ratheiland,
County Down, today. the Ulster pre-
mier said:
1T now appears to me that peace
may possibly be within sight if all
work together to that end, with pa
tience and good will 3"