New-York tribune., 1922-02-14
Irish Here DEFY
Collins and Will
Hel De Valera
Secretary Of Republic AS
sociation Asserts ST. l,OOO.-
600 Will Be Raised
IN q. S. to Figh, Treaty
BIG Meeting Set in April
De Valera Himself Is Likely
to Return to America to
Assist in the Movement

from The T'ibnncs Washington Buycou
WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.-The radio
gram from Michael Collins, chairman
OF the Irish Free State Cabinet, to the
American Association for RECOGNITION
OF the Irish Republic, warning that or
ganlzaton not to assist or countc
nance the coup d'etat being planned
against the provisional government.
was defed here to day by Thomas W.
Lyon, secretary of the association
announcement was made at the re-
publican headquarters here that Eamon
oe valera, leader of the republicans.
mad called for help and that in re-
sponse to this call 81 100000 would
be raised in America to help defeat
me treaty. 1t was also intimated that
40 Nhiera himself might return to
America to help raise the money.
Inc action was taken also DESPITE
'ne promise from Collins that the
people Of Ireland 'will be given an
early opportunity of saying whether
1hey accept or reject the treaty"
De Valera Appeals for Funds
Resolutions were adopted RECENTLY
by the National Executive Committed
OF the American Association for the
Recognition of the Irish Republic at a
meeting in New York pcdging sup
port to the cause OF the Irish Repub
nc. Following that meeting a mes
sage was sent to De Valera informing
nm OF the action taken by the cxecu-
tive committee. In reply De Valera
expressed the need for funds on the
part Of the republic supporters and
sald II the Irish people were given a
Chahce they would support the repub-
lie.
Secretary Lyons in reply sent a mes
sage indicating his belief that the sun
perters Of the republic would not be
allowed use of any funds now held by
the Dali subscribed in this country for
support of the republic.
Secretary Lyons predicted tonight
trat large contributions would be for
warded to aid the cause of the sup
porters OF the republic.
Money Needed for Campaign
we want the people of Ireland to
understand what they ale going to VOTE
on" said Mr.. Lyons. con the one side
are the republicans without funds and
no press. On the other side, is the
Unlonlst press and ample credit
Mr.. Lyons announced that the cxecu-
tive committees resolutions had been
sent to the President and Congress.
One of them inquiries what measures
assure a free plebiscite to the Irish
people.
Plans are being made for conven-
ton of the American Association for
the Recognition of the Irish Republic
in Washington April 21 and 22 One of
the prominent Irish republican leaders
will be here, and it is not improbable
that De Valera himself will come.
LONDON, Feb. 1s (By The Associat-
cd Press).-Mr. Collins's cable mes
sage was in reply to a message from
Thomas Lyons, secretary of the Ameri-
adds. Mr.. Lyons asked the elucidation
CT statements made in a previous mes
sage from Collins. and concluded
DO you deny that England threat
ems war if the treaty is rejected? If
so. can you obtain continuation from
the English government"
War Declared Alternative
Mr.. Collins's reply stated:
~ ou know we'll that the alternative
to the treaty, sooner or later, is a re-
version to war conditions. That is the
ISSUE | want the people to decide. If
they decide for war, none Of YOU need
doubt where | shall stand.
Meanwhile do not torpedo us.
warn you not TO assist or .countenance
the coup d'etat being planned against
tne new government, as witness the
affair at Cork, where the departing
British police had their arms seized bv
De Nalera's supporters
The only object OF such actions can
be TO destroy the provisional govern
ment and hamper the evacuation of the
British forces
Il refer YOU also to De Valera's
statements of Yesterday which make it
perfectly clear that we are regarded
as greater enemies than the British
government. Plainly, do you stand for
that or do you not?
Let us all be frank and candid and
see exactly whore the different policies
are landing us"
Chicago irish for Majority
Collins has received message from
Chicago, which says:
AT meeting of the presidents Of
sixteen councils in the I'd Congress
sional District. representing over 49,
was unanimous for majority rule in
ireland. as in the United States, and
for the support only of government
which received the sanction Of the
Irish people,
Mr.. Collins received another mes
sage from Chicago. saying that the
Michael O'Hanrahan Council of the
American Association for the Recog-
milton of the Irish Republic, with
membership Of more than 5000, grccts
him and pledges support for the gov
eminent chosen by the Irish people