Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
ULSTER CABINETS VIEW
 OF BRITISH GOVT PROPOSALS

Belfast Ireland. Aug. 1l CBy the A. p The text of the Ulster cabinets ob- servations on the British governments proposal for peace in Ireland, signed by Sir James Craig, the Ulster premier, was made public here this evening. The statement says that the acceptance by the Ulster leaders Of the original invita- ton of the British government to meet in conference with it in London still holds good and that they will be avail able at any time tiaeir assistance Is again desired. The statement reads:
 My Dear Prime Minister: your pro posals for an Irish settlement now have been exhaustiyely examined by my cab inet and myself. We realize the pre- amble\is especially addressed to Mir. De Valera and his followers, and observe it impliH that difficulties have long ex- isted throughout the empire and in Am erica attributable to persons ot Iriss ex- traction.
 Tn fairness to the Ulster people I must point out that they have always aimed at retention of their citizenship in the United Kingdom and the empire of which they are proud to form a part, and there are not to be found in any quarter of the world more loyal citizens than those of Ulster descent. They hold fast to cherished traditions and deeply resent any infringement of their rights and privileges. which belong equally, 10 them and to other citizens within the empire"
 The text then recalls the sacrifices maed in agreeing to self-government and in consenting to the establishment of a par liament in northern Ireland.
 Against our wisb, but in the Interests of peace" the statement continues. I've accepted this as the final settleemnt of l Fha Ttutaw Tfpo w4e which Great Britain has been confronted We are busily engaged in ratifying our part of this solemn bargain, while tne 1rishmen' outside the northern area, who in the past have struggled for home rule, have chosen to repudiste the govern ment of Ireland act and press Great Britain for wider powers. To join in such pressure is repugnant to the people of northern Ireland.
 "In the further interest of peace we therefore respectfully decline to deter mine, or to interfere with, the terms ot settlement between us to safeguard the ties that bind us to Great Britain and the empire, to insure that we are no; 4 prejudiced by any terms entered into be- tween them and MT. De Valera, and tc maintain the just equality exhibited throughout the government of Ireland act
 Our acceptance of your original in. vitation to meet in conference in London holds good and if at any time our as. sistance again is desired we are available But feel bound to acqusint you thai no meeting is possible between Mir. D. Valera and myself until he recognize. that northern Ireland will not submit tc any other authority than that of his maj esty the king and the parliament of tn, United Kingdom, and admits the sanctit, of the existig powers and privileges O the parliament and government of north
 ern Ireland.
 'In conclusion let me assure you tha
 peace Is as earnestly desired by my gov
 ernment and myself as by you and your and although we have nothing left t give away we are prepared, when yo' and Mir. De Valera arrive at a satisfactor settlement, to cooperate with souther
 Ireland on equal terms for the futur welfare of our common country. order to avoid any misunderstanding c misrepresentation of our views, I inten to publish this letter when your proposal are made public"