New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-28
Dali Expected
To Leave Issue
To Plebiscite
London Believes GRAVITY of
Decision Will Compel De
Valera to Share Respon-
sibility With the People
Truce Situation Popular
Sinn Fein Leaders Reply
to Lloyd Georges Note
May Be Made Tomorrow

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From The Tribune European Bureau


Copyright, 1921. New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, Aug. 27.-The outcome OF
the Dali Eireann's secret consideration
to-day Of Premier Lloyd Georges letter
Of warning to Sim Fein to come to
terms is expected to be decision to
put the issue up to the Irish people.
The grave responsibility resting on the
shoulders of Eamon de Valera, repub
lican spokesman, it is believed. will
force him to submit to & general vote
the question whether Ireland shall
yield or prepare for further war.
The fact that the way to peace is
left open. despite Lloyd Georges re-
rusal to carry on further underwriting
IS taken here to foreshadow an early
meeting between the Premier and De
Valera, possibly within the next fort
night. The Prime Minister is plann;nc
TO go TO Scotland next week for vaca
'lon put 1t IS not improbable that he
vail let work end this outing If the SIM
rem leaders show disposition to como
to terms. In
DC Valera Curbed by Sentiment
10 ieiI LIE valera cannot afford to
make any move against peace, because
u YOU'D not only force new difficulties
on his own land which is so weary of dis
oraef ana so contented in the present
reign OF peace, but it would also make
nm unpopular with large element Of
the people of Ireland and jeopardjze
ms hold on his followers.
The Trjbune's Dublin corresnonden4
learns that De Valera may answer
Lloyd George by Monday, and come TO
London soon thereafter to see the Pre-
mler. In the Irish capital it is ad-
NIT d that Lloyd Georges letter has
SPEC ed up the negotiations.
1t becomes more apparent in Dublin,
rem IS willing to let De Valera 90 as
Tar as he likes in wringing the best
terms from Lloyd George that he cal,
but South Ireland is definitely opposed
to resumption Of hostilities
SIR James Craig. Ulster Premier, ar
rived In London today. 1t is reported
mat ne IS here at the express invita-
ton of Premier Lloyd George.
Premier Lloyd George has rallied his
supporters from all sides by the
moderateness and frmness of his most
recent communication to Dublin. Only
q handful of extreme radicals and ex
tremc conservatives day are attack
ing the Prime Minister'S stand in the
negotiations
"Outlook' CounseIs Delay
Indicative of the feeling here, "rne
Outlook" says:
"Wc admit that the wait and see
policy in Ireland has in the past led
to bitter strife. but to-day it is not
war, but peace, that is in the air.
Of -
Dublin or Belfast or a determination
by any OF the interested parties to IN
sist upon definite Yes or NO. to
take up rhetorical challenges and
force hard and fast decision would
THIS moment unoose all developments
that arc now chained up
III we let things slide as Ameri-
cans say; II we wait and see, we be-
lIeVe that peace in Ireland greatly
daring we hazard this prediction
viii come of itself softly and illogical
ly and almost unawares'
"Ihe Westminster Gazette" expresses
the opinion that negotiations will be
resumed but adds that it does not ex-
peci that any quick or easy decision"
will be reached. Time must be given
tor passions to cool and reason to re
assert itself it declares.
Praise for Lloyd George
The Nation,' considered one of The
most sympathetic organs to the Sim
Fem, states:
"N believe Lloyd George to be sin
cere, and even ardent IL his zeal 10 cf-
feet an Anglo-Irish settlement His
interest is deeply engaged in its sue
cess. His character both here and in
America and his fame as d man lead
ing in the worlds affairs of to-day arc
all at stake. He happens By upbring-
ing and early association, t. be a
Nationalist"
This paper adds: The two coan-
tries arc substantially a. one in sur
port of Lloyd Georges proposals.
IN the opinion OF 1.-The New States
man another organ sympathetic "a
the Irish, general prospects are
brighter"
1T is question this paper de-
clares. "of whether We can muster
enough statesmanship to help De
Valera out OF his difficulties while
he helms Us out of ours. We all know
what the end will be- hut for the means
we are largely dependent on the prac-
tical capacity and generous broaoJh of
view Of the Dali Eireann"
Tho Evening Standard" long a