Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-01-13
u. S. LEADERS
LAUD treaty
Action of Dali Eireann PIeaseS
Senators and Congressman
at Washington.
new ISSUES A STATEMENT
Indiana Scion. Generally Regarded as
Spokesman for the President, Calls
the News of Pact Ratification
Most Gratifying.

Washington, Jan. 10.-Deep gratifica-
ton was expressed in all official circles
Eere4when news reached Washington
that the age-old struggle between Eng
land and Ireland had been ended by
the Dali Eireann's ratification of the
free state treaty.
Members of congress who have
sponsored resolutions seeking recogni-
ton of Irish independence by the Unit
ed States were especially pleased with
the outcome.
A White House statement may be
issued later it was stated In official
circles. Meanwhile Senator New OF
Indiana, generally regarded as spokes-
man for the President in the senate,
said:
"The news is gratifying. 1t is to.
be hoped the ratification is real set
Element of an age-long controversy
which has troubled America only in
lesser degree than it has troubled
Great Britain. Our sympathies are
now, as they ever have been, with the
Irish, and it is hoped signing Of the
treaty will give the people of the new
state the degree of autonomy to which
they have aspired.
I am very much gratifed," Senator
France Of Maryland said, cover news
the Irish Dali has ratified the peace
treaty with Great Britain. We may
look to. the re-establishment of peace
and a friendly relationship between the
Irish and English peoples The news
should be gratifying to all the friends
of Ireland in the United States who
have worked for Irish freedom. The
establishment of the Irish Free State
is recognition of demands of the
Irish for self-determination in their
own affairs"
Il sincerely hope" Senator Boraf
said, this action will prove to be the
best thing for Ireland. My impression,
however, is that the Irish people never
will be satisfied until they get COM
plete independence. The thing / most
desire is the relief of the Irish people
themselves, and if this works for their
welfare I shall be very happy indeed"
Senator Norris of Nebraska, mem
Der of the Irish-American committee
and active in urging the senate to rec
ognize the Irish republic by resolution,
said:
IF the Irish are satisfied, am, too"
Il am very glad to hear it" Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska said, "on ac-
count Of Ireland, on account .. en-
land. and on account of international
cooperation generally. This will, in
the main, satisfy irish sentiment in
the United States and remaoye one of
the obstacles in the way of interna-
tional cooperation I think it is
splendid outcome of the long fight Ire
land has made for self-goyernment,
and am-very glad Of it,
Senator Curtis of Kansas Repub-
ncan whip of the senate, said:
Il am very glad of it. hope it will
settle the Irish difficulties"
ut was a step in the right direc-
tion," asserted Senator Ashurst, Demo
crat, Of Arizona "The Irish people
always have demonstrated a superb
quality Of craftsmanship in their lead
ers. Mr.. De Valera is a conscientious
patriot and made gallant contest"
Representative Bourke Cochran,
Democrat, New York, commented:
ct is one of the greatest events in
history. have no apprehensions
about divisions the Irish people have
taken preceding ratification of the
treaty. Nothing good ever yet was
done unanimously. The good feeling
and moderation that has governed the
debate of the treaty is triumphant evil
dence the discussions will be utilized
for good of the Irish nation"
st am glad" said Senator Lodge,
chairman of the foreign relations com
mittee. at should be entirely satisfac-
tory both to the people of Ireland and
to England, and it is great step to-
ward peace and amity."