South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-15
DE VALERA And
GEORGE
OUTLINE VIEWS
Define Relative Positions at
Lengthy CONFERENCE.-THE
Sides Hopeful.
SUMMON ULSTER LEADER
Sir James Craig Leaves for
London-Resume Nego-
tiations Today.

LONDO-N, July l4.-P n g
Lloyd George and canon De
Valera, Irish republican leader. had
tea together ia the premiers Official
residence in Downing street Thurs
day afternoon and spent more than
two hours and a half making clear
10 each other the circumstances
under which they thought Great
Britain and the Dali Eireann might
be willing 70 seat delegates az con
ference table with representatives
Of Ulster in an effort TO compose the
age-old differences between the
three parties and settle the Irish
question.
What many English people, not
long since. would have considered
impossible has happened -- this
meeting OF the British prime minis
ter and the man whose supporters
designate him president Of the
Irish republic"
Good Augury.
The extreme length OF the privc te
conversation and the fact that il Is
said 10 have ended "amiably' and
that an agreement was reached TO
issue a Joint communique is inter-
Ireted as a good augury.
That the prayers Of both peoples
for the success Of the conferences
were fervent were shown by the
kneelng Irish men and women N
Downing street reciting the rosary
and singing hymns, while the arcn-
bishop OF Canterbury. presiding at
meeting in the national assembly o.
the English church. reminded the
/ assembly that the conference was
meeting and invited all present 70
stand for a few moments in silent
prayer.
This initial talk between the two
leaders, the preliminary nature OF
which was emphasized by both sides.
had II least one earmark common
to mOmentous gatherings Of states
/ men in recent years. for at its con
! clusion the only word vouchsafed
| the public was a cryptic Joint COM
/ munfque containing the bare an
nouncement that there had been a
free exchange Of views in which
their relative positions were defined
end that the discussion would be re-
sumed Friday.
Utmost Cordially.
From both sides. however. II -
Cleaned that the long conversad ZION
was marked by the utmost cordial
ity not in the least marred by the
candor with which the two View
points were presented. and left TIA
/ participants satisfied and able 10 as
sure their colleagues that there were
substantial grounds for hoLe OF an
ultimate agreeent.
Because OF Mr.. De Valera's ac-
| cOuntability 20 the Dali Eireann for
commitments made IN behalf Of
southern Ireland. Il Is learned he
was unable 20 give unqualified re-
| plies 10 some Of the premie~'s prop
! oeiuons But both were keen TO
/ scent danger when the talk Dor
dered on issues regarded az irre-
concilable and there was conse-
quently no time when a rupture was
imminent
The crowds in Downing street.
mostly women. who waived the Sim
Fem colors. sang patriotic songs.
and devoutlv kneIt in The streets re-
citing the rosary. cheered the irish
leader AZ he entered the premier's
residence; then endured the long wait
in the rain and were rewarded az
seeing their president smile az he
mooored away after the conference
ended. the sight OF his apparently
contented face bringing redoubled
cheers.
The -~er,te- and ~ n. x-.---,
will again be alone together when
the discussion Is renewed Friday.
Significant evidence Of the hopeful
ness existing on each side Is the
summoning TO London OF Sir James
Craig. the Ulster premier. He left
Belfast Thursday night
Results Satisfactory.
The republican leaders appear
ance a. the rrime minister's Official
residence was punctuaI 20 the min
ute. Mr. Lloyd George was await
ing him. and their conversations
over the peace question were begun
Immediately. One % the men whc
sccompa Mr.. De Valera 20 -hs
conference wiki the premier SAID
Thursday night.
We are satisfied with the results
| of the initial conference"
The communique said that a free
exchange OF views took place between
( Mr.. George and AR De Va
I Iera, andsheir relative positions were
defined The conference viii be re-
sumed az 1870 o'clock Friday morn
\ ing Il was announced. The commit
nique began.
Mr.. Lloyd-George AID ar ne
Valera met as arranged az $50
o'clock this afternoon. They were
alone, ana the conference lasted IN
III after seven o'clock"
II then told o. the exchange %
views and the outlining Of the posi-
tons Of the prime minister and the
Irish leader.
Mr.. Lloyd George spent the eve
ming IN conference with his coli
leagues IN the cabinet IN connection
with the negotiations with Mr De
Valera. The premier also had az
audience with the king tonight
Premier Lloyd-George held
council Of ministers az the house o.
commons Thursday night 90 dusons