Evening star., 1921-08-27
IRISH ARE STIRRED
ASBR|T|SH DEMAND
QUICK SETTLEMENT
People Apprehensive of Crisis
Though Officials Do Not
Take Grave View.
PEACE DOOR STILL OPEN
In SPITE OF STERN REPLY
Lloyd George Declares England and
Ireland Are Inseparable in
Answering de Valera.
By the Associated Press.

Answering Qe valera.
By the Associated Press
DUBLIN, August 27.-Members of
the Irish republican parliament met
at the Mansion House here today to con-
slider the situation which has devel-
oped from the firm stand of Prime
Minister Lloyd George relative to a
settlement of the Irish controversy.
The message from the prime min
lister arrived here last night and it's
antimation that the British govern
ment would not consider any unrea-
sonable delay in continuing negotia-
Tons caused some apprehension
among the people. Leaders of the
caolnet OF Eamonn de Valera appeared,
however, not 10 consider that the
situation had become any more deli
cate than it had been since the eX-
changes began.
Modification Asked.
Commenting on the letter from
MIR. Lloyd George, the Freeman's
Journal said today: in our opinion
the prime minister's latest communi-
cation bears the construction which
oan =. smuts. premier of the Union
OF South Africa, put upon the original
oHer from the British government"
Inc Irish Independent urged the
prime minister to readjust or modify
Ihe conditions to which the Irish
Leaders have taken exception, and
said the alternative would be a re-
newal OF war '.on scale that would
appai humanity and would ultimately
d'SGredit and disgrace England"
With the will to make peace on
botn sides, the newspaper said, ''it
ought to be possible to arrive by a
conference at a basis upon which
Il settlement that is honorable and
satisfactory to both sides could be
effected"
Critical State Seen.
The Irish Times said the immediate
effect OF Mr.. De Valeras note to Lon
don and the reply of Prime Minister
Lloyd George hau been 10 bring ne
sotIation to very critical point
Ihe undoubted gravity of the sit
uation call tor cool neads and clear
minds on both sides of the Irish sea-"
tne newspaper adds. "A wearysome
exchange of mere notes can serve
no useful purpose. Sooner or later
some definite decision must be
reached"
The general impression in Sinn Fein
and other circles here was that the
exchanges between Mr.. De Valera
and Mr.. Lloyd George constituted
only new stage in the prolonged
After yesterdays public session of
the daii elreaIn. at ssnicn t.amonn de
valera was unanimously elected lead
er OF the Irish republicans with the
title of president of the Irish Repub-
lic,' and Arthur Griffith, founder of
the Sinn Fein, was chosen vice presi-
dent, secret session of the parlia-
ment as held.
Mr.. de Valera, in accepting re-elec-
fion, said he had been credited with
doing things that had been done by
his comrades, mentioning Mr.. Griffith,
Michael Collins and others. He added
that there never had been differences
between himself and his colleagues.
and that when the British arrested
him at Black Rock they found on him
document signed by the ministry
which proved his assertion.
During the session of parliament an
internal loan of $4,000 and a loan in
the United States of s2oOoo.0O0 We're
sanctioned. Both MIR. de Valera and
Michael Collins declared that these
loans would not be subscriptions but
loans which would be repaid. Mr.. de
Valera pointed out that the aggrS-
gate amount of the loans did not
equal what Great Britain had Eek
tracted from Ireland in two months in
the form of taxes" Nothing was said
during the debate about the rate of
interest the loans would carry, but it
was assumed that it would be per
cent.
Separation Impossible.
not be permitted to withdraw from
the British empire. This is the out
standing feature of the note sent to
Dublin yesterday by Prime Minister
LLOYD George, following consideration
by the cabinet of the whole Irish sit
uation. MIR. Lloyd George declared he
would be glad to continue negotia-
tfons with Eamonn de Valera, but
warned the Irish leaders that a need
less prolongation of the conversations
might wreck the chance of an agree
ment and terminate the truce.
Newspapers today generally ap-
proved of the prime minister's reply,
and expressed satisfaction that Mr..
Lloyd George had declared he was
willing to continue negotiations. The
Morning Post, which maintained the
old conservative view. urged the
Sim Fein leaders to recognize the un-
alterable standing for union which
had been made by the government,
and advised that terms be reached on
that basis Mr.. de Valera was told
that he was discussing the situation
in the spirit of an impraeticable doc
trinaire."
De Valera Scored.
Until Mr.. de Valera descends to
earth from the cloudy heights" the
newspaper continued, mo progress is
possible. He has assured Great Britain
he has not the slightest desire to re-
new hostility and that not shot will
be fired unless the SinTf Fein wills it,
but it is doubtful if, otherwise, he
correctly interpret the opinion of the
majority of his followers. 1t might
be suggested that If the refusal of the
dail eireann to accept the British offer
was submitted to the decision of the
Irish people it would not be indorsed. ("
The time has passed." said the
London Times, when the reiteration
of the differences between the English
and Irish viewpoints can serve a use
full purpose. The time has come when.
II there is to be peace, these differ-
ences must be taken for granted,
When the Sim Fein understands this
fact the hour for further negotiation
will have arrived"