The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-07
DE VALERA
SUBSTITUTE
TREATY
Sim Fein President
Persists in Conten-
ton For Absolute
independence O t
Ireland


when the Dali Eireann rose this
evening, produced for the first
time publicly his alternative pro-
posals to the Irish treaty a fort
night ago he was asked by Arthur
Griffith to publish them and Mr..
Griffith repeated his challenge at
today's debate.
Mr.. de Valera's original idea, as
announced by himself. was to move
his alternative proposals IN the
event Of rejection Of the treaty.
But, he changed his mind, and now
intends. if he is permitted, to move
them as an amendment to the res
olution approving the treaty.
The document, whose secrecy
has been carefully guarded except
for obscure hints by dali members
who saw it in the private sessions.
was issued to the press, accom-
panied by an appeal by Mr.. de Va
lera in a manifesto addressed TO
the Irish people, urging them not
to be stampeded in the support Of
the treaty which would not bring
peace.
The document as issued differs,
according to Mr.. Griffith, from the
document submitted in the private
sessions OF the Dial Eireann.
1t follows the main outline Of
the treaty made at the Downing
<traot ,,ecidopno 90 <l,o Jor;t;cb ,,r;,,o n
minister and signed by Arthur
Griffith, Michael Collins and the
other plenipotentiaries, but implies
Mr.. de Valera contends. funda-
mental difference in principle. 1t
asserts that the sole source Of au-
,hority in Ireland rests with the
Irish people while by the treaty
it is argued, it is derived from the
king.
No Oath Of Allegiance
Mr.. de Valera's plan coatains no
oath of allegiance, but admits re-
cognition of his Britannia majesty
as head of the association Of states
in the British commonwealth. with
which Ireland externally associates
itself.
The debate today revealed the
presence of at least three parties
in the Dali Eireann-the supporters
of the treaty made in London. the
supporters Of Mr.. de Velera and
his alternative proposals, and some
active republicans opposed to both
sets of proposals. Vigorous speech
es We're made for and against the
.reaty bat at the conclusion Of the
any change in the sentiment of the
members and best informed opinion
continues to incline to the belief
that the treaty will be approved
by small majority.
The session adjourned until Il
o'clock tomorrow when the pro-
ceedings are expected to take the
form Of a discussion on the rules
of order, TO determine whether
Mr.. de Eelera can move his pro-
posalS as an amendment or must
wait until the Dali Eireann has
given direct vote on the treaty
When the Dali Eireann reassem-
bled, SO Of its members-nearly
half-had expressed their views on
the Irish peace treaty. Between
private and public sittings the Dali
thus far has devoted nine days to
debate.
Although the list Of speakers is
still far from exhausted, it is ap-
parent that every argument has
been brought forward and it is
believed that henceforth the
speeches will be short.
Hope fer q decision tomorrow
Or Friday at the latest was freely
expressed today The newspapers
continue to speculate on the size
Of the majority for the treaty. The
number of doubtful votes is esti-
mated at five Or six. including three
who will probably abstain from vot-
mg
The first speaker of today's ses-
sion was Doyle D. Buckley of Kill
dare, who opposed the treaty.
The people Of this country have
been stampeded into acceptance OF
the treaty by the rotten press Of
Ireland he said
McCabe FavorS Pact
Alexander McCabe Of Sligo fol-
lowed with Il plea for acceptance.
Miss Mary McSwtney interrupted
! him. saying the women We're not
in favor Of the treaty. To this
McCabe retorted:
Il know what the women Of Ire
| land wants as we'll as you
Mrs. earse, mother Of Patrick
II. PearSe. the first president Of
the Irish republic who was eXecut-
ed after the Dublin rising in 1916.
spoke against the treaty. Sh" de-
clared she knew that her son, if
he were alive today, would vote for
rejection.
The Union Jack, symbol Of sla
very, would continue 10 float in Ire
land under the treaty, said Buck
ley. The rotten press. which
had stampeded the country, was
! trying TO stampede its represent
atires. but he would not yield. TIL,
country needed Il tonic. in his view
In his argument in support o1
the treaty. McCabe OF Sligo regret
! ted the disagreement with Eamor
de Nelera. whom The Dali mem
+! her>. he said regarded With adj
! Iniration. He regarded the OPP
criminal Indictment to na;iona
+ suicide