Evening star., 1921-11-11
U[STER|TESSPURN.
Government PLAN
Offer Counter Proposals. to
British Premier on Irish
Peace Settlement. ~

Peace Settlement. -
By the Associated Press.
LONDON. November 1.-THE Ulster
cabinet today rejected the. govern,
ment's plan for settlement of: the
Irish question, on the ground that II
contained fundamental principles
which under existing conditions were
impossible of attainment. The Ulster
ministers, however. are putting for.
ward counter proposals. "
A communique issued by the north
ern Ireland cabinet suggests that! the
government should; consider these
counter proposals before the proposed
meeting of the British and >Ulstel
cabinets.
Text Of Communique.
The text of the communique said:
THE suggestions put forward by
the Imperial government were re-
ceived late last night and were con-
ing up, detailed reply which 1t is
noped to forward shortly. =.
As, however, certain fundamental
principles are involved in the suggeS-
siohs which under existing circum-
stances are impossible of attainment.
Sin James Craig tthe premier). with
the unanimous approval OF his col
leagues, has Informed the prime min
lister that no useful purpose would
oe served by holding a formal con-
sultation between his majesty's gov
ernment and the government of
northern ireland until certain sug-
gestions in the governments propo-
sails are withdrawn. .-
THE formal reply Of the Ulster
cabinet will Indicate other and more
practicable means Of securing peace
without infringing upon the rights of
Ulster" -.-
The Ulster cabinet ministers were
summoned here recently by Sir James
Craig. to consider the governments
proposals. and they met this fore
noon to discuss the plan for a settle
ment Of the Irish question, which
was contained in statement from
the British ministry. This, as noted
night, and was understood to be. t..
the form of certain definite sugges-
tons for scheme. in which Ulster
was asked to join, for all all-1reland
parliament.
listers objection to the plan is be-
lieved to be that it would deprive hei
of representation in the imperial par
Lament, which she regards as her
strongest safeguard: and also that it
would give the Sim Fein a majority
on the proposed central council foi
all Ireland.
Another objection. it is understood.
was that the central council. COM
posed in the majority Of Sim Feiners,
would so adjust taxation as to favor
the agricultural south. to the detri-
ment Of the manufacturing north.
Sinn Fein Comments.
Sim Fein circles, commenting upon
the points raised by the ClStermen.
declared the Sim Fein could not con-
sent either 10 representation from Ire
land in the imperial parliament or to
any constitutional provision for an
parliament, which would
give Ulster a privileged position. max
ing one fisherman. it was remarked
equal to four southerners.
The governments written state
ment outlining the peace negotiations
between it's representatives and those
of the Sinn Fein was in the HANDS
of President James Craig. Ulster pre-
here today. ~.
The British governments proposals
are not in the form of an, ultimatum
King Appeals to Ulster.
Parliament was prorogued last night
until January 80, but will be called
together before that time should de-
in the Irish situation war
rant it, government leaders say. In
his propagation speech the king
made an appeal, apparently addressed
to the Ulsterites now In
London, in which he exhorted the
leaders of all parties in Ireland. and
all those in whose hands lies the
power to influence the negotiations
and discussions now proceeding. to
exercise patience and moderation with
the object Of establishing friendship
and cooperation between my people
Of that country
The Westminster Gazette. now a morn
ing newspaper, in discussing repeat
ed unconfirmed rumors attributing to
Andrew Bonar Law the intention of
with the Ulster leaders
and organizing the conservative party
for their support If they refuse TO
themselves to. he, sell
tlement program approved by the Sim
Fein, says: - e..
Arthur j. Balfour's case is more
Of a puzzle, than Mr.. Laws, but the
rumor which points to him as lead
ing figure in the reorganized ranks of
the tory party is Persistent. although
for the moment, being in America, he
is scarcely in the immediate fore
ground go. - J.
Mr.. Balfour is head of the Brit
ish delegation to the armament con-
ference in Washington.
Ready for Any Break.
In reply to a question last night as
to whether adequate arrangements
had been made for the protection of
Ulster and the loyal population Of
southern ireland in the event of a
breakdown of the negotiation Mr.
Lloyd George repiied: -.
: TT has been agreed that If the me-
gotiations unhappily should break
down there would be reasonable mo-
tice of the termination of the truce
and his majesty's government would,
Of course. do all in their power to
protect life and property. 1t is not
desirable to make any statement re-
sarding measures the government
have taken and are prepared to take,
but that contingency, hope, will not
arise g.!
This statement was greeted by en-
cheers.