Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-12-15
Dublin Press Demands Action
Instead of Criticism, as
Discussion Continues.
ASQUITH URGES PASSAGE
IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
Belfast Developing Plan to Fight
Against Entering Irish
Free State.
BY the Associated Press.


DUBLIN, December 15.--As the dali
eireann met today for the continu-
alton of its secret session it was de-
clared by supporters of Michael Col
Inns and Arthur Griffith that they and
the other signers of the Irish peace
argreement now felt certain of an ul-
innate majority in favor of the
treaty.
They declared no prominent person
in any part of Ireland had yet pro-
tested against their action in sign
ing an agreement with the British
cabinet. President De Velera's objec-
tions were stated to be to certain de-
tails of the treaty which he thinks
would have been improved If it had
been resuhmitted to him and the dali
cabinet before it was signed.
The general impression in Dublin
today with that Lord Carson's speech
in the house of lords last night
had helped Collins and Griffith in
their fight in the dali for the treaty's
ratification. 1t was pointed out in
this connection that Lord Carson had
pictured the English action toward
Ulster in light that bore out the
prediction of Michael Collins at
that England would use Ulster as
long as it suited her purpose and
then throw her over.
DE Vnlera's Position.
AS to Mr. De Valera's position with
regard to the treaty it is asserted
that when the governments propos-
ais were submitted to the dali cab
met on September certain objec-
tions we're made which Mr.. De Valera
in the final draft.
The secret session is occupied with
discussion of these points, and it
was said after last nights adjourn
ment that the members had got no
further along in their discussion than
they were when the public session
was concluded early yesterday. af-
ternoon.
Press Demands Action. - .
The F'reeman's Journal states that
at the private session yesterday
courtesy and friendliness entirely
superseded the snappiness noticeable
in the morning." 1t was found nee
essary, however, to appoint COM
mittee to examine all the correspond
ence relating to the delegates mis-
sion to London and the report of this
committee was presented today.
The controversy over the procedure
of the Irish delegates is regarded
with impatience by the press ana the
public and expressions are heard on
every side urging a decision on the
real issue-acceptance or rejection of
the agreement.
A large crowd assembled again to-
day to watch the members of the dali
arrive at the National University,
where the sessions are being held and
the welcoming cheers were again i'm
partially distributed.
Today's newspapers publish letter
from Mary MacSwiney, sister of the
late Lord Mayor of Cork, protesting
in strong terms against the treaty.
Probe sergeants Death.
British and Irish liaison officers sent
from Dublin were engaged today in in
yestisating the killing of Sergt Enright
of the Royal Irish Constabulary. at
Limerick yesterday. which both sides
consider highly regrettable. particularly
at the present moment. Sergt. Enright
had been an active agent in suppressing
Sim Fein military movements.
Another incident which the Irish re-
publican army authorities dealt with I'M
mediately was an attempt this morning
by a crowd of youths to stretch
sfreamer across Earl's Court Terrace,
onnosite the meeting place Of the dali
eireann with the words (Which Flag?'
between the union jack and the Sinn
Fein tri-color. Sim Fein volunteers dis
persed the party.
ON the walls outside University Col
lege during the night was painted the
legend, Down with the snamm 1ree
state! Up with the republic!''