The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-15
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TAX REVISION PROGRAM BY WHITE

out challenging the empire as a whole,
the dominions hold each and severaIly
by virtue of their British fellowship,
standing amongst the nations equiv
alent not merely to their Individual
strength, but to the combined power
and influence of all the nations of the
commonwealth. That guarantee, that
fellowship that freedom. the whole
empire looks to Ireland to- accept"
Then follow six stipulations.
The first says that the common con-
Germ of both countries in the defense
Of their interests on land and sea shall
be recognized.
Great Britain" it adds, elves by
the sea; her food and her communica-
tions depend on the freedom of the
great sea routes. Ireland lies at Brit
aims side, across the seaways, north
and south, that link her with the sis
ter nations of the empire, the markets
of the world and the vital sources of
her food supply.
TN recognition of this fact, which
nature has imposed and which no
statesmanship can change, it is essen
tial that the royal navy alone should
control the seas around Ireland and
Great Britain and that 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"
The second stipulation says:
'Tn order that the movement toward
limitation of armaments which is now
making progress in the world should not
be hampered in any way, the Irish terri
torial force shall within reasonable limits
conform in numbers to the military es-
adjustments in other parts of the ISL
ands."
In the third stipulation it is declared
that Great Britain shall have the neces-
sary facilities for the development of air
defense and communications.
The fourth expresses the hope that Ire
land will, of her own free will, contribute
in proportion to her wealth to the naval
and military forces of the empire and
assumes that voluntary recruiting will
be permitted particularly for those fa-
nous Irish regiments which SO long and
so gallantly have served his majesty in
all parts of the world"
Complete autonomy in finance and tax
alton, with the agreement that there
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strictions between the two islands is pro-
vided in the fifth stipulation.
The sixth declares that Ireland is to-
assume responsibility for share of the
United Kingdoms present debt and PEN
sions. In default of an agreement, the
share would be determined by an arbi-
traitor appointed from within the domin-
ion.
The document proposes that the con-
ditions of the settlement be embodied in
the form of treaty to which effect
shall be given by the British and Irish
parliaments.
THE form in which the settlement IS
to take effect" 1t adds, will depend upon
Ireland herself. 1t must allow for full
recognition OF the existing powers and
privileges of the parliament and govern
ment of Northern Ireland.
THE British government entertains the
earnest hope that the necessity of har-
monious cooperation among irishmen of
all classes and creeds will be recognized
throughout Ireland. and win welcome the
day when by these means unity is achiev-
ed. But no such common action can be
secured by force"
Declaring that union in the other do
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