The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17

OuDlD, aug. Ji.-f1OpeS lOr early
settlement Of the Irish problem by
acceptance of the British government :
cffer Of dominion status for Ireland
se eemed to be dim when the Irish re-
publican parliament began the sec
ond day Of its session here today. Yes
terday's events, the pledge of fealty
to the Irish republic by members Of
the parliament and addresses Of
Eamonn de Valera chieftain of the
Sim Fein, appeared TO have removed
into the indefinite future agreement
that would end the controversy that
for generations has embittered rela-
t.ons between England and Ireland.
The Irish republican leader de-
clared the Dali Eireann would not ac-
cept tn, terms offered by the British
government. extending TO Ireland an
offer Of dominion status.
Mr. de Valera made this decision a,
the second session OF the Dali Fire
ann. held in the mansion house, to
take up the question Of the negotia.
tions with Premier Lloyd George with
regard to a POSSIBLE Irish settlement
Interest in the meeting Of the par.
Lament continued unabated today
many people coming in from the
country to witness one Of the great
est events in the country's history
London, Aug. 17.-London news
papers. even those that have most
warmly supported Irish aspirations
today viewed with considerable regret
The statements made by Eamonn de
Valera, at yesterdays meeting OF the
irish republican parliament. There
was. however. reluctance to regard
tic speech as expressing Ireland
n last word ana some editorials declared
confidently that If the issue was
placed before the Irish people, ths
British terms OF settlement would be
accepted.
Assertions were made on the
strength OF Dublin adyices, that the
irish. having. tasted peace since tn,
establishment OF the truce. would
never consent to a return OF hostilities
and that. indeed. few Irishmen be-
iicyed there was any probability OF
resumption OF warfare.
Opinions differed as to whether th9
republican parliament itself woun
vote acceptance OF the British term,
or would call a referendum. rhe pre-
dominant view was that acceptance
vi the British terms would probably
result IN any case.
The Daily Mail said the Catholic
clergy OF Ireland was using its ut
most influence in favor OF acceptance
and II expressed belief that the vast
proportion " the members OF th'
Daily Eircann were determined TO &C
cept the British terms.
The London Times took occasion {,
warn the extremists who oppose ac'
ceptance that Great Britain's mind !,
unally made up and nothing can shak,
its determination not to yield upol
the cardinal point of maintenance ol
union between Great Britain and Ire
land"
Considerable prominence was givei
extracts from editorials appearing II
American newspapers. most OF then
earnestly advising the Irish not t'
reject the governments offer. Th'
Daily Telegraph. commenting upor
thosc editorials. said;
Americans are deeply impressed
with the dramatic net of generous
remuneration by the British govern
ment In the pursuit of peace. They
ierccive. II some lrishmcn do not
what an immense moral sacrifice th'
government has made rather thar
sce the ruin of Ireland consummatcd
and they feel that some yielding shoui,
be- apparent ON the other side