Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-01-03
BIT IERllESS ! IS
DISPLAYED IN
TODAY'SDEBAI|E: |:
Differences Between Two
Factions Much More
Sharply Drawn.
o'connor and Countess
Markiewicz Elnphatically
Oppose Pact.

Dublin, Jan. 3.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press michael Collins,
securing permission OF the Dali
Eireann this afternoon, to make
a suggestion for avoiding division
among the Dali mcmbcrs of tho
Anslo-Irislf. treaty. proposed in
substance that its opponents al
low the treaty to be approved
and the Irish free state establish
Cd, after which its opponents
coud continue the fight for q re-
public. MI
(By Tho Associated Press.)
Dublin, Jan. 3-Bitterness and high
feeling were displayed by both sides
IN the resumption by the Dali Eireann
today of debate on the Anglo-Irish
treaty. The animosity between the
factions seemed far more sharply
drawn than before the adjournment
for the holidays, and was the OUT
standing feature Of the opening ses-
sion, which began shortly after II a.
a.. and was adjourned at 1:35 p. m.
TO $3.50 o'clock. -Four speakers were
heard at this session: Art O'Connor
and Countess Markiewicz, opponents
Of the treaty, and Pierce Beasley and
j. ]. Walsh, who pleaded for ratifica-
ton.
.Ireland's Worst Enemies"
Countess Markiewicz was given
close attention as she voiced reasoned
criticism of various terms Of the trea-
ty. She like Art O'Connor, cencentrat-
ed on the position the southern Unfon-
lists would have in the southern par
lament if the Irish free state were
established, the countess denouncing
them as Ireland's worst enemies.
Beasleys plea to the Dali was that
il face the realities Of the situation
and "give chance to a nation which
is trying to be borne"
Not Robbing People.
Walsh's argument was that there
was nothing in the treaty that robbed
the Irish people. OF their ideal of in
Dependence. He declared amid cries
of "no; 10. 40 that the most Of the re-
publican pppon enta of the treaty hope
for republic for three-quarters of
Irelands AZ Ulgter could never be in
cluded Ia i a
Countess Dt,louncee Auexed. Joke.
Michael stsalliHH 3Opened thsA debate
in the asxsrnee On With depnnciation
OLA 1pkk ,sssss apes pf the. S,oaptea
III. Ess.. .ss u, orTines SGss-
sion to tne ppak kbliity 90 nanoella-
tion OF. the nxagchsent Of Princess
Mary ard yiscnunt Lascellea in order
that the Princess might marry Coilinl
aud make him eligible to the governor
generalship of Ireland. Collins termed
the suggestion an insult to the lady in
question, and declared it was caIculat.
cd to cause pain not only to her but
70 his own fiancee.
No Time Lost.
Dublin. Jan. S.-(By The Associated
Press .)--The Dali lost no time after
reconvening today following It's hoA-
day recess in plunging again into
sharp debate on the Anglo-Irish trea.
". 1t had before it once more an or.
ton Of both Arthur Grinith's ratinca-
ton motion and Eamonn de Valera's
alternative proposals. 1t was not gen.
orally thought the debate would rur
many days longer, many members an
ticipating a vote by Thursday nigh1
or Friday. e,
An opponent of the treaty, Art o..
Connor of South Kildare. Dali minis
ter Of agriculture, opened today,
debate with an argument that TIN
treaty was step backward. and .
declaration of belief that the rea
heart of the Irish people had no
hanged, despite the numerous reso
jutions by various bodies in favor O.
the pact.
Injuries Treaty.
O'Connor asserted the campaign
since the Dail's adjournment had IL
rea lity hurt the treaty. declaring i
had been waged by people who hat
rever done any good work for thu
country and we're now "howling a
us lie attacked the southern Union
ists, saying the people OF Irelans
would have none Of them in the Irisl
Tree state.
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