The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-15
Both Sides in Irish Parliament
Strive to Avoid Split.
British Premier Certain OF Rati-
ficatiOn in London.
ULSTER WILL STAND ALONE
Premier Craig Declares Out Of
Irish Free State.
Both Bodies Due to Ratify
Treaty Wednesday, Predicted.

| Dublin, Dec. Is (by the A. P.l-
Hope that the Dali Eireann would be
| able to reach vote on ratification OF
| the Anglo Irish treaty in n public ses-
sion tomorrow was expressed by
Michael Collins. one of the advocates
! of ratification, as the Dali went into
another secret session at o'clock this
4 evening.
Persons close to Dali Eireann pre-
dicted that the treaty decision would
! be unanimous 1t is learned that a
Subcommittee was appointed at
Wedn' lays secret session to review
all the correspondence that passed
| between Dublin and London while the
peace negotiations were in progress.
| 1t was believed de Valera would
| propose certain amendments aimed at
saving the position of both factions in
| Sim Fein.
I'VE are making every effort to put
up a united front at all COSTS said
one member of Dali Eireann.
Feud Is in Brewing.
Premier Lloyd George has sent an
| important letter concerning the Irish
peace treat to Eamonn de Valera,
which is expected to clear the politi-
+ cal atmosphere in Ireland materially,
/ 1t was lear / this afternoon.
| 1t was learned that the letter prob
ably would be read at today's secret
session of Dali Eireann.
The letter was sent yesterday after
| the fight had developed in Dali
/ Eireann between de Valera and Mich
| ael Collins. 1t reached Dublin during
the night. De Valera had the letter
| with him when he entered today's
meeting of Dali Eireann.
Tension between the Sim Fein fac
! tions over the Irish peace treaty was
rI-N nal Il
met again in secret session today to
continue the deliberations broken Off
last night.
Valera Wins @SToraI. Victory.
| De Valera won another ''moral vic
tory when he succeeded in having to-
days session held in secret. Collins
i and Arthur Griffith. founder of the
Sim Fein, attempted to have an open
! session but were defeated.
1t is likely that an open session will
I be held tomorrow and that a vote
upon the ratification of the peace
settlement will take place before Sat
/ urday.
Irish newspapers take the view that
ratification should be based only on
the merits of the treaty. They con-
tend that it was wrong to bring up
| the issue whether the Irish peace dele
gates exceeded their Instructions.
This view. II is understood. is held
| by a number of the members of Dali
Eireann. They contend that. II the
/ treaty is acceptable to the people. it
should be ratified regardless of the
manner in which it was signed.
Ulster Won't Join.
| London. Dec. 15.-Sir James Craig.
head of the Unionist government OF
Ulster, today notified Premier Lloyd
| George that 1t is impossible for Ulster
! ever to enter the Irish free state.
This notification of listers inter-
tions to maintain her present status
came while the Sim Fein parliament
/ at Dublin and the British parliament
in London are debating the Irish peace
! treaty.
! Sir James said he would go to Ions
don at once Ito take up with Premier
Lloyd George the grave situation aris-
! ing from the premier's reference 10
/ listers boundaries in his house os
! commons speech yesterday.
! Premier Is Certain.
J Premier Lloyd George asked the
house of commons this afternoon 20
/ ratify the Irish peace treaty in its
! original form without attempting any
amendments
In reply to questions. the premisr
said:
The parliament has the power to
! change the treaty, but alterations
would destroy the pact and necessi-
tate the reopening Of the negotia-
tons This would involve risk"
Cabinet officials declared they were
| confident that the treaty would be
ratified by large majority.
Action Due Friday.
! The premier is so sure commons
| win approve the agreement that he
] has arranged for a WeIch concert to
be held at his official residence at
No. 10 Downing street tomorrow
night to celebrate Irish peace
, All the leading Welch musicians
| in London will be present and Fritz
| Kreisler, the Austrian yiolinist, viii
take part.
/ On Saturday, the premier will go 70
! his country estate but will return to
London Monday to meet Premier
BRAND of France.
II IS believed decisive action will
| be taken in commons on the treaty
/ tomorrow
Ulster Plans Defense.
London, Dec. 15.-Preliminar stepn
| in an extensive movement for the de-
velopment and coordination Of ths
Ulster defense movement have beez
taken IN Belfast. according TO the cor
respondent of the Morning Post
Belfast, Dec. 15.-There were dea-
ultory outbreaks of disorder in Bell
fast during the night. Shooting oc-
Cured in the streets and a store was
wrecked by bomb. A man who was
wounded in Tuesdays disorders. died
a; today.
Sniping was resumed in the vicinity
Of Marrowbone and York streets last
night. The police fired on the con-
cealed gunner.