Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-16
ENTHUSIASTICALLY
IS FOLLOWED IN DRAFT
DO Not Expect Dc Valera Fol.
lowers Will Approve
Agreement.
PoMIS'os STATUS For Enrs
with Irish aa National Lnn-
EunKe,
tBy United Sew..l

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,itut'on. which has Jus, been
raftcd during series et confer
nees between British and FREQ
8iate on,olals will u,ve ireland con I.
rol over her de.,!nlcs for tho nrs,
imc In centuries, Arthur Grin1,h,
PRESIDENT OF tho Dali Eircann. who
as been participating In the discus.
lons. declared just before his dc.
arturo for Dublin.
i The Constitution Ia that Of free.
Democratic state" Griffith said, "Un.
Ter II ireland. for tho frst timo in
onturies, secures tho power md the
opportunity To control and develop
'er own resources and TO live her
wn national life.''
Tho Constitution was drafted In
2'ccordance with provisions OF tho
Hnglo-lrish treaty which created tho
riSh FREQ State,
Complications Appear.
Complications hsvo appeared In tho
l!rish situation on tho eve ot tho
fsectlon OF the new Irish Parliament
trough tho failure OF tho Free State
Ind DO Valera factions 20 agree on
no Capitalization of the control OF
3he army 10 Valera and his SUP.
Porters demanded that they be al.
owed TO name a minister Of defense
iho would control both the Free
f'tats and tho fnsurgent armies. The
Free state leaders refused to agree
10 this proposal. and tho insurren,
Forces as result arc remaining un-
per the command OF General Rory
H)'Connor. The election is 70 be held
friday.
A nsht between tho Free State and
foe Valera factions is expected when
Tho Free State provisional Parlia-
fnent which meets July takes up
fhe question OF ratification. The
treaty will likely come up for ap-
ProVal In tho British Parliament a,
fhe autumn session
II Is not expected that De Valera
fnd his followers will approve the
hew Constitution. or even sit in the
provisional Parliament, whose mem
oers mus; declare acceptance of the
lAnglo-Irish treaty
Dominion status for Ireland.
The Constitution accepts dominion
status for Ireland, provides an oath
pr allegiance identical with tha. in
the treaty. accepts the principle OF
judicial appeal TO the British nrIvv
council. and agrees to permit the
King TO veto Legislation. through the
Governor General. No mention Is
made Of Ireland's control OF her own
foreign affairs. point which the
British representatives rejected dur
Ing tho recent conferences. AS in
the case OF the other dominions. Ire-
Iand Is not compelled to participate o
actively in any war unless actually
invaded.
The Constitution provides that
irish shall be the national language.
but English Will be equally recog-
nized as official" Religious freedom
is guaranteed.
Legislative machinery is provided
Tor and Is TO consist Of first Tho
King; second. Chamber OF Depu-
iieS' third. Senate. Universal sur
!raBe Tor all over 81 years old Is
GRANTED, Tut members Of the Senate
a
vision which will bar Michael COL
Inns. head OF the provisional govern
ment, and others, including most
army leaders. from membership In
the upper body. The Senate term il
Tor twelve years
me Senate Is to he composed OF
IitiZens." the text reads. who have
oone honor To the nation by reason
OF uSetui public service or who. he
cause or special qualifications or at
ealnn'ents. represent important as
PectS oi the national life
To Elect Senator'S.
senators are To he elected by pop
uiar vote after the Senate and the
Chamber have selected n list of can.
didatcs. three times tho nuphor 80
be elected. "
me General. acting for
the King may "eto legislation. He
also appoints the executive coun-
cilors, nominal function, since the
councillors will constitute the Iri.h
Cabinet.
The Irish Parliament can raise and
maintain an army In accordance
with the treaty. Tho initiative and
referendum are provided as nonuIar :
safeguards on legislation:
The Constitution builds tho co,,
ernment around tho twelve councii.
ors Of tho GOvernor-General who
are, In fact, TO be the Cabinet. When
external questions arise. pres,lm-
ably those involving I.lations with
Great Britain. they are to be acted
on only by councillors who are also
members Of the Parliament
The provisional Parliament, which
meets July !. Is not TO function more
than one year. 1t is provided, dur
Ing which time the Constitution
shall be ratified and regular cleo
tion held as soon as possible after
ward:.
Regarding participation In hostili.
uSs, the Constitution provides: Save
In case OF actual Invasion, the Free
State shall not be committed to ac-
tive participation In any war with
put the assent Of Parliament