New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Motion of Pro-Trcaty Side
Wins, II TO II, Which
Some Members Declare
Indicates Final Line-up
Delay Strengthens
Element for Peace
Ratification Sentiment i'm
Country Is Expected to
Sway Weary Delegates
During Holiday at Home
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Copyright 1881 New York Tribune Inc.
DUBLIN, Dec. 29.--The Dali Eireann
adjourned tonight until Jsnuary
Utter the supporters of the Anglo-lrish
peace treaty had decided that ratifica-
lion could not be completed for several
days yet, perhaps not until after
Christmas. Twenty members arc still
waiting their turn to speak.
Eamon de Valera and other leaders
Of the group opposed to ratification
Of the treaty fought the motion to ad-
journ, declaring that vote could be
had in day or two. But the motion,
made by Michael Collins, Of the pro-
treaty forces. and indorsed by Arthur
Griffith and other members on that
side Of the controversy, was forced
through the Dali by vote Of II to AZ.
Presagcs Final Alignment
The lineup of De Valera and his
EoIiowers against the adjournment pro-
posal gave rise TO the belief among
some Of the members that the vote on
this motion was to some extent a test
Of the Dail's stand toward the treaty it.
self. II was conceded that some of those
who voted in favor of adjournment are
On De Vaiera's side Of the main con-
troversy, but for the most part the
same cleavage was apparent on the
adjournment question as is expected
when the final vote comes on ratifca-
I.sn.
Hints that when the sessions are re-
srnsed fight will be made on the
treaty along different lines were COR
ta'aed in speech to-day by j. j.
fAe-iy, Minister of Education in the
SIN Fein Cabinet and vitriolic
spa kere against she pact. He dealt at
'engSn with what he declared was the
Regularity Of the present proceedings
u the Dali Eireann. He brought out
.he 1reaty's stipulation that it is TO be
ratified BY "a meeting summoned for
the purpose Of members elected to sit
ireland. Okelly pointed out that the
Da hireann was not mentioned, al
though the Sim Fem delegates we're
L
fore, he argued, the Dali had the power
to reject the treaty, but that If it
we're ratified now it would have to be
approved again after the new govern
nent Is organized He indicated that
the fight against it would be redoubled
then.
The two sides in the debate seemed
more evenly matched to-day, and its
course was less violent than in previ-
aus sessions Only ten speakers were
Aeafd, bringing the total to thirty nine
since the public meetings began last
Monday. A few of them were fiery, but
cnlet Interest ceEtered in tie frequent
sisrcations between De Valera and
hriiiith and Collins.
Contest Over Double Votes
One clash came over whether those.
neiagates who were elected to the Dali
tsreann from two different counties
should have two votes. There are five
such members, De Valera on the oppo-
sl!lon side, and Griffith, Collins, John
aliroy and John MacNeiil in the pro-
geaty forces. Il each man could vote
twice the supporters Of the agreement
would have an extra margin Of three.
winch might be enough to decide the
qasstlon in favor Of ratification il the
Doll was close. Consequently De Valera
came out N strong opposition to al
ie~lng any member to cast more than
one ballet.
lhe pro-treaty forces wanted TO keep
5ae'r extra votes, but in moment Col
iins was on the foor and broke vp the
controversy by Offering to sacrifice his
exera vote, although he said he had
geed constitutional authority support
Wg the contention that member could
aalsot Tor as many constituencies al he
sepresented.
"fhe fate Of the Irish republic is not
gong to be decided by sharp practices
ehd oy technical questions. ! forego
ny sxtra vote Collins declared
nus led the deputy chairman to rule
saas oaly one vote could be cast by
sssa member, and the motion to adjourn
saen e me ~.
ps Valera asked whether tho Cabinet
Mas % continue 10 function during the
ssasefmission and cries of eyes" rose
ssem ali sides of the hall.
aalournment was welcome relief
~ aelegates- They will now be able to
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