Arizona republican., 1921-12-23
DUBLIN CABINET sADJ0URNSDEBATE
 ON IRISH TREATY
Treaty Opponents Lose By Vote or v To A In First Test Of Strength; Dai Eireann Adjourns To January 3 Citing Members
 Chance To Learn Trend or Public Opinion
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DUBLIN, Dec. 22.-The Dali ESreann. = to fl, decided late today, On a motion submitted by Michael Collins. to adjourn debate on the Irish treaty until Jan. 3. It was net the motion but an amendment on which the vote actually was taken. The amendment introduced and sec onded by treaty opponents called for continuous sittings day and evening until a division was taken on the Nreaty's ratification or rejection.
 Defeat of the amendment auto raaricaily decided the motion. With few exceptions the vote followed the party lines of those favoring or op posing the treaty.
 Nobody tonight believes of course that if a vote had been taken on the treaty itself the majority would have been so great, but there is no doubt in the minds of observers that this vote roughly approximates the sentiments for and against the treaty. This is denied by some treaty opponents, who assert that it was not fair test, as many deputies disliked the idea of the debate continuing through Christmas. In fact, Countess MarkiewicZ, a strong opponent of the treaty, sec onded NIT. Collins proposal, apparent Ty having in mind, as indicated by her sstirical seconding speech the possi- bility of the debate continuing through Christmas day and night.
 Mir Collins showed eagerness to rush his motion through to quick de- cision. He checked Mir. Milroy, who interrupted the vote to have the ques- ton cleared up as to whether depu- ties represent two constituencies A should have two votes, Mir. Collins ' declaring he would not hear of having the fate of Ireland decided on a tech nicality-
 When 1t became apparent that there was to be a partysIineup on the vote the atmosphere became ex- pectant.
 Believe Vote Significant
 De Valera's face was stern when she return was announced. Desmond Fitzgerald. minister of propaganda, who supports the treaty, said tonight that he believed that not more than 10 opponents of the treaty voted for adjournment.
 Pierce Beasiey. an active Sim <Feiner. who intended to speak today Nfor ratification, informed the Asso- dated Press correspondent shortly before the vote was taken that he could not make a guess on the out come of the treaty vote. but believed that the fate of Ireland Is trembling in the balance"
 Mir. De Valera again met the pro- posai of Michael Collins, with strong into the night, with a view to short ening the speeches and reaching a decision this week.
 John MacIntree, treaty opponent followed De Valera. giving as one oi his reasons for advocating continuous slttings. his belier that if the Dai rejected the treaty, the country would follow the Dail. He concluded by moving continuous and prolonged sittings until decision was reached
 The frank indication of the motive for this course afforded the first tes of the relative strength of the op ponents and supporters of the treaty It was soon seen that this procedur, raised an important technical point for there are five members who rep ~esent two constituencies each.
 Waive Two Vote Rule
 Four of these members, Griffith Collins. Milroy and MacNeill, suppor the treaty. while the fifth, MT. d Valera opposes the treaty.
 De Ealeras supporters. argued .tha only one vote each should be allowed and the debate was becoming yer, acrimonious when Mir. Collins waive, any claim 10 two votes. The deput. speaker gave a ruling allowing onl one.
 The net result of the vote is two fold. The country will have an op portunity Of influencing the variou representatives between now an January &. and such portions of tn country as are doubtful may be in 1uenced for the treaty by the i'm pression that the figures represent vote in its favor.
 When the question was put, was immediately seen that Mir. q Valera, Erskine Childers, Austi Stack, Charles Burgess and the active supporters all desired to kee the Dail sitting. while Arthur Grit filth. Michael Collins. Ramon J. Dug gan. Prof. John MacNeil1 and ad vUcates of the treaty were equall
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