Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-18
IRISH CONTINUE
SECRET DEBATE.
Dali Eireann ConveneS Behind
Closed Doors Today to Dis
cuSS Peace Proposals
MAY APPEAL TO ULSTER
Serious Faces Worn by the
Young Men Who Attend
as Delegates

DUBLIN, Aug. 1S.-Debate on the
reply of the Irish Republican parlia-~
ment to the British governments ofV
fer of dominion status was begun by
parliament in executive session. DUR
ing the public meetings held yester- 4
day and Tuesday, the members
heard Eamon de Valera denounce.
the British offer. and assert that Ire-
land would insist upon separation
from England. but with the excep-
tion of the applause which greeted
his utterances there was little by
which observers could estimate tho
attitude of the majority toward ab-
solute rejection of the terms submits
ted by Lloyd George.
1t was the general belief that the
Dali Eireann would not break eff
negotiations, and it was thought that
some action might be taken to aps
proach Ulster in an effort to secure
cooperation in carrying on the con-
versations.
Mr.. de Valera stated he was ready
to get in touch with the government
of northern Ireland and the north-
ern Irish would make sacrifices to
Ulster that they would never thfnkN
of making to England.
The nature of the sacrifices that;
| Mr.. de Valera had in mind was not
disclosed, but it was believed todaS
he would reveal the steps he wouv
contemplate in bringing Ulster in &
| cord with the Sim Fein.
Should such an entente be- res y
ed, it was indicated yesterday.
proposals to Great Britain mig
made and there were observes
expressed belief the offer wou%
the form 7of q Proposition to efirej
the commonwealth of British do
minion as an independent state. An
| agreement granting the prime
minister's stipulations. relative to
naval control of the seas about ire
land, and air bases on the TsIands
| might be complimentary to such an
| offer. in the opinion of men who
have followed closely the work Of
| the parliament.
| The possibility of calling ple-3
biscite by which the people Of
southern Ireland might give their
leaders, a mandate governing their
future activities remains today az
one of the solutions of the situations
| In the addresses delivered before the
public sessions of the parliament IL.
appeared stress was laid on Tho
principle that the chieftains OF the
Irish republican movement coull
not entertain Great Britain's Offer
and there were many who believed
Mr.. de Valera and his colleagues
| intended to ask for no instructions.
Members of the Dail Eireann were
astir early this morning and wore
more serious look than ever, when
they gathered at the Mansion house
for today's meeting. Apparently
they realized the responsibilities they
were carrying. They arrived sinEly
and in groups of young men and
young women as most of the menu
bers are, with IN occasional veteran
such as Count Plunkett and Profess
sOr Stockley.
! Al the women were in mourning.
some wearing widows weeds. Most
OF the youthful legislators are shy
and bashful avoiding demonstration
as far as possible and displaying
particular skill in lodging camera
men. Judging from newspaper opin-
Tor the people seem 10 have more
| confidence than the people abroad
| that the war will not be renewed.
How long the secret sessions will
/ last none of the deputies, which the
members are called when address,
ed in English. would predict. This
probability is that private meetings
will extend over the week end.
British Cabinet In Close Touch
IBy The Associated Press.1
! LONDON, Aug. 1S:--Members oe
| the British cabinet and leaders IN
both houses are keeping in close
touch with Dublin Developments
where the Irish republican parlht-
ment is in session. Lloyd George was.
| in conference with ministers for
nearly two hours yesterday and tits
understood the Irish question was
the principal subject under considers