Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-16

London. Juno IS CBy the A. P).-The s-sff of the new Irish constitution made puhUo tonight on the eve Of the Irish elections gives, as the document itself states force Of law to the Anglo-Irish f-oatyand expressly declares that any r.-o~ision Of the constitution, or any amendment thereto. or any law enacted tlnder the constitution which is in any respect renugnant 10 the treaty, shall be void and imperative.
 The constitution thus embodies connec- rtor with the British crown, as already established in the treaty, and generally places the relations between Ireland and tre empire on the same basis as Canada and the other dominions.
 The constitution requires every member -g he Free State parliament to subscribe lzith and allegiance to the constitution and swear Co be faithful to the king in vi-tur of the common citizenship of Ire and and Great Britain and Ireland's membership in the British commonwealth 1f nations.
 Tho document contains 7s articles and Is considered an up-to-date instrument. rct ouiy granting female suffrage, pro- 7o-foual representation. and a referen- Ium to the people. but also empowering Inc people themselves to initiate legisla- tiou It gives to the Chamber great pow CTS with respect 10 money bills. without control from the senate, thus duplicating thc position as between the British house of commons and the house of lords.
 To eNemrts the Free State from active participation in war without the consent uF parliament. except in the case of ac- tual invasion. and gives the Irish supreme -our- the fullest powers, only stipulating for the right of citizens to appeal to the sing To council against the supreme courts decision.
 lt nroyides Cor freedom of religion and conscience. gives Free State citizens full protection against the arbitrary power of courtmariiai. and extends to parliament exclusive control over the armed forces, as stipulated in the treaty.
 sum|ary ct Consultation.
 Article l-Thc Irish Free State (saor- -ai Eiresn) Is a co-eQuai member of the community of nations forming the British commonwealth of nations.
 Article .-Au the powers of the gov srnmeut and an authorit,. legislative, ex -cutirs and judicial. are s.erived from tn, people and the same shall be exercised il ths Irish Free State through organizs tons established by or under and in ac -erd with this constitution.
 Article 5-Citizens of the state sbai hs an persons domicilsd in Ireland at tn. time the constitution comes into operation who were born in Ireland C. either O whnse parents was born in Ireland, O who has been domiciled in the Free Stat Tor seven years. Resident citizens of othe rates may elect no ito accept such citi tsnshIn.
 Article f-The national language vii os the Irish language. hut English vii ne equally recognized as the official ian EuaEc. Parliament may make specis provisions for areas in which only on language Is in use.
 Article 5-No title or honor shall b conferred except on the advice of tn executive council of the state
 Article protects liberty of person b a process similar to habeas corpus wri Article 2 declares dwellings invtolable 'fcss cannot De forcibly entered excep n accordance with the law
 Free Practice of Religion.
 Article 8 declares freedom of conscienc and free practice Of religion inviolabl rights. It sets forth that NO law ma either directly or indirectly endow an religion or prohibit or restrict the ire sKercise thereof or give any preferenc '- impose any disability on account C religious belief or religious statue. or al Feet preiudicially the right Of any chil to attend school receiving public none without attending the religious instru, lion at the school. or make any discrin nation as respects state a!d betwe. Echools under the management of diffe rnt religious denominations. or dive from any religious denomination or an educational institution afy of It's properi except for the purposes of roads. raj ways, lighting water or drainage work or other works of public utility, and [ Inc payment of compensation"
 Article 9 guarantees free expression opinion and assembly without arms. sr The formation Of associations not oppos, to public morality. -
 Article 10 provides that all citize, ihzn have the right to free elemental education.
 Political Provisions.
 Article 12-The legislature hereby IT atsd. known as the parliament of t Irish Free State. Is to consist of the kin a chamber of deputies. and senate.
 Article lf confers the right of suffra on all citizens of the age os 21 of bo sexes All those of the age of 30 m vote for the senate; those of the age of Tor the deputies
 The oath of allegiance Is provided Il der Article 17 Of the constitution in t following worlds
 TT do soiemnly swear true faith a allegiance to the constitution of the Iri Free State as by law established a that J will be faithful 10 His Majes King GeorEe V. and his peers and s, cessors by law and in virtue of the CO mon citizenship of Ireland and Or, Britain. and her adherence 10 and me oerEhip of the group of nations forni ths British commonwealth of nation
 The constitution provides that the ca of allegiance shall be taken and st scribed Ca. by every member of parl unent of the Irish Free State. before ia Ing his seat therein. The oath shall taken and subscribed to before r, rcssntafive of the crown. or some r son authorized by him. -
 Article 2t provides that the rarlianii wil hold st least one session each ye
 Article 25 provides that the sittn thall be public. but that in cases of s siti emergency either house may sit I Fateiy. with the assent of two-thirds Inc members present
 Article 2s-Ths number of members lhe chamber shall be fixed from time ame by the parliament. but shall e kst Of not less than one member
 hrh 5t.eoos or 2o,ooos to be elected