The New York herald., 1921-12-15

only keep them where they are py coer-
cion.
ster. don't believe In Ulster concern
ing itself In the other units. There Is
no doubt that this would give her
trouble the trouble we have had in the
south would occur In the north on a
smaller scale. II would put trouble at
our own door II would clog her ma
chinery and take away her mind from
the building IL she wants to. of good
model government. Therefore what we
propose / think is wise for Ulster
namely. that there should be a readjus.-
ment of boundaries which will take into
account the homogeneous population SO
as to get a homogeneous area as far as
possible.
1T IS of interest to Ulster that she
should have people who Will work and
cooperate without making difficulties
That is the reason we agreed to a
boundary commission. 1t is not for me
10 say what the result VIII be or whether
the area of Ulster would increase or
diminish, but at any rate we propose
arbitration with the nominee OF the
northern Government Of the Irish Free
State with a chairman appointed by
our Government.
.rWe will take care to secure a man OF
distinction, authority and partiality who
will recommend himself to all parties
alike. The position Of the crown must
be assured. The relation of the empire
must be established, the rights OF Ulster
safeguarded with provisions for the pro-
tection of religion and minority which
must be incorporated into the agree
rent am convinced that the leaders
% the majority i'm Ireland mean to do
al, in their power to make prospects as
attractive as possible for the minority
40 that they will continue their citizen
shin among them. We. therefore. pro-
nose that provisional government
should be set up and as soon as this Is
arranged full responsibility for the gov
ernment of Ireland outside or the north
ern province will be handed over and the
crown forces will be withdrawn
"The bill will be introduced in this
Hous. at another session. If anything
has been overlooked In the agreement it
must be agreed between the various
people concerned, for any introduction
of amendments without the assent of
both sides would undoubtedly break the
agreement.
'"There have been two criticisms.
First, that this is surrender to rebel
lion and that 1t Is therefore a deroga-
tory to the dignity Of the Crown and
the prestige of the empire. The best
answer to that Is the effect the agree
msnt has had throughout the world,
notably in the dominions. The part
played by the monarch has added dig
nifty to the throne
THE agreement has aGded to the con-
viction of the world that Great Britain
can always come up and get over her
difficulties"
The Prime Minister said it was dan
gerous to discuss the ethics of re-
bellion' and added Take the greatest
battle in Irish history. 1t was fought
by British army led by a revolutionary
king against an Irish army led by a
king who had been deposed by the Eng
lish revolutionary"
Regarding the argument that the
trouble should have been settled a year
or two ago Mr.. Lloyd George said it
was easy to see clearly what one could
propose. but one must choose the time
for proposing 1t. and that statesmanshtp
consists not merely Of wisdom in making
proposals but In the choosing Of the
right moment.
"You must not choose It when the
party Is full Of fight and when IT is con-
fident IL Is going to wing" he said. You
have got to wait until the difficulties
crop up which they have never foreseen
and when doubt begins to enter their
minds as to the completeness Of their
cause" .
He said there were moments when all
feared that he had proposed the confer
ence too soon.
ION the British side" Mr.. Lloyd
George continued. allegiance to the
| Crown, partnership in the empire, Sc
I curity Of our shores. non-coercion of
! Ulster. Those were the conditions we
hav nd a 0rtit Ia N
they are here in this document. On the
| Irish side one supreme condition. the
| Irish people as IL nation should be free
! in their own land to work out their
national destiny in their own way.
Claims Are Reconefled.
'Those two claims. believe, have
been reconciled. These terms will give
| freedom to ireland and increased
strength to the empire and will put an
| end to the conflict which has been car
ried on for centuries with varying
success but unvarying discredit They
| will repair the honor OF this country
throughout the world and bring to our
side a valued comrade. Ireland
can now take her partnership in the
empire not only without loss of self
respect but with accession OF honor to
herself and glory to her own nation
hood.
What nation ever showed such 10y
atty to It's friends under such conditions
as persecution. prosecution. bcggary and
disdain? She faced them all and her
people shed their blood 10 maintain
their independence. That precious 10y
atty she has now vowed to the throne,
to partnership and common citizenship
| in the empire.
"If would ha taking too hopaA,1 =
view Of the future to imagine that the
last peril to the British Empire has
been passed. There are still dangers
lurking ahead. Whence they will come.
from what quarter. who knowsY But
] when they do come feel glad to know
that Ireland will be on our side and
! that the old motto 'Englands danger is
/ Ireiands opportunity will have new
meaning. The meaning the dominions
! gave II In 1914. Our peril will be her
danger. our fears viii be her anxiety,
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