Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-01-14
DAHL EIREANN
RATIFIES PACT
Irish Free State Is Created as
Body Approves the
Treaty.
De VALERA LOSES, Ga TO 81
Seven Hundred Fifty Years of EnnIty
Ended by the Vote-De Valera
Declares Republic Still Exists
and Refuses to Resign.


Dublin, Jan. 9.-The republic Of Ire
land Is dead; long live the Irish Free
State. The republic died when the
chairman Of Dali Eireann announced
a vote on the treaty Of peace with
England. Sixty-four voted for the
treaty and 81 against it.
Before the vote was announced the
news Of how 1t was going had reached
the many thousands assembled outside
the National university and round
after round of cheers disturbed the
calm Of the assembly, which a few
minutes later was thrown into as
great fever Of excitement Itself. The
end came after the long weary debate
lasting nearly a month, with an inter-
ruption for the Christmas holidays.
Griffith and Collins Attacked.
The speech that had most effect in
favor Of ratification, though 1t was
intended to oppose such action, was
made by Cathal Brugha, also known
as Charles Burgess, the minister of
defense, who has been a bitter OPP
ponent Of any settlement with Eng
land. His speech must have won ten
votes for the treaty because of the
violence Of his attacks on Arthur
Griffith and Michael Collins.
He sneered at Mr.. Griffith as a man
who would never have found a place
In public life If 1t had not been for the
republic Of Ireland. He denied Mr..
Collins had military record, saying
he was only a subordinate commander
and accusing him of seeking publicity.
In defending Erskine Childers, Mr..
Brugha said Mr.. Childers had done
more than any one man to arm the
Irish people.
Mr. Griffith, In summing up In favor
Of the treaty, made a mastery speech
lasting more than an hour He pro-
tested In a dignified manner against at
lacks on his personal integrity, pointed
out the advantages of the treaty, and
appealed to the Dali to accept it.
De Valera Holds Up Resignation.
After the vote was taken, Mr. De Val.
era sat for a moment with his head
resting in his hands and then rose,
saying:
whatever has happened, whatever
they do, the republic is still the legal
government Of Ireland. l suppose my
resignation is due, but not yet / call
those who voted against the treaty to
meeting with me tomorrow at II 80"
Mr. Collins made dramatic appeal
for unity. declaring that 1t was the
duty 3ffdii Irishmen TO work together
20 preserve public safety, He was in
terrupted by Miss MacSwiney, who
said the republic still lived and it was
the only government that she would
ever recognize.
There can be no union between God
and mammon," she shouted.
Mr. de Valera tried to speak again,
but he said only inaudlble words, and
then broke into tears.
Collins Sends Message to U. S.
Mr.. Collins said:
Tell Irishmen In America and else
preserve unity and to work together
to make new Ireland. l am sorry
that my appeal to the other side for
a joint committee to carry on was
refused We must do the best we can.
There viii be some form of provisional
government and we will appoint
small delegation to meet the English
to arrange for taking over the admin
istratlon of Irish affairs"
MI. Griffith was too tired to talk. As
he left the hall he was cheered by
vast crowd who followed him across
Stephens Green towards the Mansion
House. The multitude cheered and
shouted: God bless Griffith and Col
Inns"
Dublin has gone crazy. Crowds are
parading the streets, shouting, sing
Ing, and building bonfires. The po-
lice are looking on, but their services
are not necessary. as the crowds are
good natured.
What Treaty Means.
The Irish treaty with Great Britain.
which was ratified by the Dali, pro-
vides:
Ireland shall have the same status
In the British commonwealth of ma
items as Canada, Australia, New Yea
land and South Africa Ireland Is to
be known as the Irish Free State. and
1t will have a parliament responsible
for the administration of the country.
with an executive answerable to par
lament
A provisional government will be In
stituted To function until an Irish par
lament aud government can be set up,