Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-08-15

ltI lViAON SNipuldtAOtlS'
The first says that the common
concern Of both countries in the
defense of their interests on land
and sea shall be recognized.
Great Britain" it adds, lives by
the sea; her food and her commu-
nications depend on the freedom of
the great sea routes. ireland lies at
Britain's side across the seaways
north and south, that link her with
the sister nations of the empire,
the markets of the world and the
vita, sources of her food supply.
I'm recognition of this fact which
nature has imposed and which no
craftsmanship can change, 1t is es-
sential that the royal navy alone
should control the seas around Ire
land and Great Britain and4hat
such rights and liberties should be
accorded it by the Irish state as are
essential for naval purposes in
Irish harbors and on Irish coasts"
Second Stipulation.
The second stipulation says:
Sin order that the movement
toward limitation Of ornaments
which is now making progress in
the world should not be hampered
in any way, the Irish territorial
force shall within easonable lin
its conform in number to the mill
tary establishments in other parts
of the islands"
In the third stipulation 1t is de-
clared that Great Britain shall
have all the necessary facilities for
the development of air defense
and communications.
Voluntary Recruiting.
The fourth expresses the hope
that Ireland will, of her own free
will, contribute in proportion to
her wealth to the naval and mill
tary forces of the empire, and as
sumes that voluntary recruiting
will be permitted. particularly for
those famous Irish regiments
which so long and so CALAMITY
have served his majesty in all
parts of the world"
Complete autonomy in finance
and taxation, with the agreement
that there shall be no tariffs and
other trade restrictions between
the two islands, is provided in the
fifth stipulation.
The sixth declares that Ireland
Is to assume responsibility for a
share of the United Kingdoms
present debt and pensions. In de-
fault Of an agreement, the share
would be determined by arbitrator
appointed from within the domin-
ion.
Treaty Is Proposed.
The document proposes that the
conditions of settlement be em-
bodied in the form of a treaty, to
which effect shall be given by the
British and Irish parliaments.
1.-THE form in which the settle
ment is to take effect" it adds,
will depend upon Ireland her
self. 1t must allow for full recog-
milton of the existing powers and
privileges of the parliament and
government of northern England.
1.-THE British government enter
tains the earnest hope that the
necessity of harmonious co-opera-
ton among Irishmen of all classes
and creeds will be recognized
throughout Ireland and will well
come the day when by these means
unity is achieved. But no such
common action can be secured by
force"
Want to Avoid War.
Declaring that union in the 9TH
er dominions came by consent, the
document continues:
I'm no conditions can they con-
sent to any proposals which would
kindle civil war in Ireland. Such
a war would not touch Ireland
alone, for partisans would flock to
either side from Great Britain, the
empire and elsewhere, with conse-
quences more devastating to the
welfare, both of Ireland and the
empire than the conflict to which
truce has been called this
month"
Ireland TO Decide.
The document concludes as fol-
lows:
"The British government will,
therefore, leave Irishmen them
selves to determine by negotiations
between them, whether the new
Npwers which the new pact defines
ball be taken over by Ireland as
whole and administered by q
hgle body or taken over separ-
tely by southern and northern
Ireland, with or without joint au-
thority to harmonic the common
interests. They will willingly as
sist in negotiating such settle
ment IL the Irishmen should SO
desire.
"By these proposals, the Brit
ish government sincerely believe
they will have shattered the foun-
dations Of that ancient hatred and