The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-15
FUTURE STATUS OF IRELAND IN
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Col. Edward M. House thinks ratification of
peace between England and Ireland will improve
relations between America and Great Britain,
with this troublesome factor out of the way,
and will also change the attitude of Ireland to-
ward the League of Nations.
AS Colonel House points out, Ireland will be
represented in the league as one of the British
dominions, whereas, she had no such privilege
when the Versailles treaty was drawn up IN
Paris. He states, in article written for the
Philadelphia Public Ledger that one reason why
America rejected the League of Nations was
"the formidable opposition to it by the Irish"
which may be news to some of the "irreconcil-
ables" of the United States Senate. Although
the league offered, as Colonel House says, the
only tribunal where Ireland could hope to get
hearing of her grievances against Great Brit
ain, it was bitterly opposed by the Irish in
America.
What effect Ireland's new status will have
on sentiment in America toward entering the
league remains to be SEEM" Colonel House de-
clares, but there can be no denying the fact
that America is drifting rapidly into what the
The new Horsepower treaty is long step in that
direction and no doubt marks the beginning of
American participation in world affairs which
will be fully as great as if she had joined the
League of Nations.
There are many observers of international
politics who declare that America is slowly but
surely getting into the league by the 'back
door" The policies of Woodrow Wilson which
were rejected with scorn and contumely are be-
ing put into effect by roundabout way, but
nevertheless the man who did more than any
other to promote world peace and create a bet
ter understanding among the nations is being
indicated.
Brewers say imported hops must be used to
give near-beer the desired flavor In dryest
Alabama this is more or less an academic ques-
ton, since enlightened legislature frowned on
the pernicious plot to put "Bevo" on the market.
Chicago police announce that they have aban-
doned hope of catching Lucky Tommy O'Con-
nor. If O'Connor is as smart as he is said to
be he won't permit himself to be luled into false
security by any such ruse as that.
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| A nine-horse power automobile was exhibited
in London, which is guaranteed to make 81
miles on one gallon of gasoline and go 90
miles an hour. More trouble for the traffic
cops.
The Outlook has discovered that only small
percentage of its subscribers read Irwin Cobb
This, however, will not cause the Saturday Eve
ming Post to suspend publication
Liquor importers are protesting against the
proposed duty on brandy and champagne. They
had better thank their lucky stars the rates arc
not made by Wayne B. Wheeler.
A magazine writer says the original SAINTS
Claus was big brother who made toys for his
little brothers and sisters Yes, Virginia, there
was Santa Claus.
Governor Harding of the federal reserve
board says normally is not yet with US, thus
confirming what we realize now was deep
seated conviction.
Somebody with nothing better to do should
send out a questionable for the purpose OF
learning why so many people read Harold Bel
Wright's books.
The colored functionary who held blotte,
while diplomats signed the four-power treaty
doubtless flattered himself that he was helping
to make history.
The Indians weakness for buying automo
biles is another indication that civilization !.
sinking in.
Senator Borah can nothing to commend
in Article 2 except, perhaps, the spelling.