Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23

DloLIs Dec- -- lDy lue A. I 1lio Dali Eireann by a vote of v to A de- clded late today, on a motion submitted by Michael Collins, to adjourn further debate on the Ir.sh treaty until Tuesday, Jan. 8. T. was not the motion itself, but an amendment to the motion, on which the vote was actually taken. The amendment introduced and seconded by opponents of the treaty. called for con- tnuous sittings day and evening until division was taken on the treaty's ratif- cation or rejection.
 The defeat of the amendment automat- icaI'y decided inc motion. With few eX- captions. SO far as could be observed, the vote followed the party lines of those ,ayorrs opposing the treaty.
 Nobody tonight believes. of course, that r a vote had been taken on the treaty Itself tbe majority would have been so great as the vote on the adjournment motion gave it's supporters. but there is no doubt in the minds of those whc have been following the debares carefully that this vo'e roughly abnr0Ximates the sen lIU01fs for and against the treaty. This is dcn ed by some of the opponents of the treaty. who assert that t was not a fair r.st as many of the deputies on both sides. especially the country members. dis.iked the dea of the debate continuing through Christmas and voted for ad- .ul-umeul H order that they might get homo for the holidays.
 Iu fact Countess Markiewciz. one of tha strongest opponents of the treaty, seconded Mir Collins proposal appar- en'iy having in mind, as indicated by her ssf-riral Econding speechs the poss!@ hIity of the debate continuing through Christmas day and night and overlook n- the possibility of a party division 'l fhs motion.
 Nr. Collins showed eagerness 10 rush n.s motion through to quick division. He sITmariy checked Mr. Milroy. who in. errunted the taking Of the vote to have Ha question cleared up as 10 whether deputies representing two constituent -.ss should have two votes. NIT. Collins declaring that he would not hear of hay Ing fhe fate of Ireland decided on the question of teehnica,lty
 Tense With Excitement.
 When it became apparent that there was fn ds a party lineup on the vote the atmosphere became tense with excite u1l- Many Of The spectators failed to understand the significance of the pro- reednrS and the greatest bewilderment was manifested upon the announcement Ct fhe result Of th. vote. De Valera S tHra was stern and grim when the fig ura- were announced. Considerable ela. tan was stern and grim when the figures "er- announced. Considerable elatior 0as shown log Collins and his adherents Desmond Fitzgerald. minister of propa. -rla. who supports tuo treaty. said -l-.-ht he believed that not more thar t.~ opponents of the treaty voted for ad -0unmsnt indicating 8 majority for the treaty of thirteen.
 Pierce Beasley. an active Sim Feiner who .n-erted to speak this afternoon fo ratification informed The Associated Press correspondent shortly before tn, vote vas taken that he could not mak eusss on the outcome of the treat, vote. but believed that "the fate of Ire land .s tr~hlng in tho balance"
 A'r. Collins proposal had been SUE r17f7d hv him eon1o days ago. and q that lime turned down bv both Eamonr Tr Valera and Arthur Griffith. II hal i- fr- meantime become evident that th n-arra5.rrs in tho Dali Eireanu were no nearing ru end: more than twenty addi 'ioHa' sDeaFc~e had indicated their in f.Hf.nr fo address the assembly. and th tendency Of an speechos was 10 fncrea s 57 length This meant. as one speak s- pointed out. tha possibility of sittin for another fortnight.
 Strong Opposition by De Valera.
 N-. De Valera again met the pro U0sal of Michael Collins with strong or position and suggested sitting far int the night with view to shortening in speeches and reaching a decision thi week. John NacTntee. an opponent C t1o treaty. followed De Valera's leaC giving as one of his reasons for advC eating continuous sittinrs his belief tha F 'fa na' rejected the treaty the cour fry. whatever It's present opinon. woul follow fh- Dali He concluded by mo, ing continuous and prolonged sitting from day 10 day until a decision WI reached.
 The frank indication of the motive fc this course took his motion out of + range Of mere procedure and afforde fne first fest Of the relative strength tho opponents and supporters of II treaty. T. was soon seen that this prt Ce1ure raised an important technics n0int. for there are five members wi reuresent two constituencies each.
 Four of these members. Griffith. Go lrs Milroy and MacNein happened support the treaty. while the fifth M Dc Valera, opposes the treaty The re nature of the division as a test strength on the main issue. rather tha av a mere procedure motion. was ma, evident by the extreme importance a
 
 members concerned were entitled 10 or or two votes each.
 Collins Wins on Straight Division.
 De Valera's supporters argued th only one vote eac'; should be allowe and the debate. which was becoming ve acrimonious. might have lasted f, hours on this subsidiary point alor when Mir. Collins waived any claim two votes and the deputy speaker ga a ruling allowing only one. This Ie the way clear for a straight divisio and the figures came upon the press al spectators and the Dali Eireann wi some surprise.
 The net result is twofold.
 The country will have an opportuni of influencing the yariou. represents lives between now and January 3, al such portions of the country as a doubtful may, it is expected by sor judges. influenced in favor of t treaty by Tue impression that the fl ures represent a vote in it's favor
 When the question was put, it was il aa.H-a