New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Premier Sustained i'm De-
bate OH Irish Policy by
342 TO Is Votes: Rebels
Must Get Out Of Dublin
Resignation Hint
Found in Speech
Says Failure of Irish 10
Keep Treaty VIII Pave
Wav for New Cabinet
By Arthur s. Draper

0N The T'.Dlfff Fnr1gr0i htifaA
Copyright. 1884, Sew Yora Tribune Iuc.
LONDON. June 2G.-The Irish si,ua-
tion entered a new and crucial stage
tonight. when Winston Spencer
Churchill. Secretary for the Colonies,
announced that Great Britain would
60 TO any lengths for the protection
OF Ulster, and demanded an immediate
showdown from the provisional gov
crnmcnt Sharp questioning by the
"die-hards" started a debate, which
was ended by speech from Lloyd
George. after which the Premicr's gov
ernment was sustained on a division by
a vot, o. 3f2 to IS.
The "die-hard" attack. based on the
murder OF Field Marshal Sir Henry
Hughes Wilson. did not develop un-
usual strength. and the government
speakers devoted most OF their time 10
cxpounding future policy. As out
lined by the Colonial Secretary. there
arc Eve main divisions In this policy
These are:
No change IN The Irish ,elf-govern-
ment program.
The Cabinet will demand that the
free state leaders observe the treaty
strictly.
An ultimatum will bs sent that
O'Connor's rebel forces must eyaou-
ate the Dublin Four Court, building
Great Britain announces that, hav-
ing furnished 10000 stands OF arms
for the Ulster defense. she will op-
pose coercion AZ all costs.
plan has been drafted for
no mans land" five miles wide
along the Ulster and Free State
frontier, 20 be policed by British
troops.
Churchill made his exposition % an
audience most OF whom wore black
neektics In memory OF Field Marshal
Wilson. Even the Labor members
gave only n half-heartod support 10
the governments handling Of Irish
affair, aud Andrew Bonar Law con-
fessod he wss misled when he voted
Tor the treaty.
Denies Plot OF Terrorists
Home Secretary Shortt. who was the
frst minister 10 speak, denied police
Investigations had shown the exist
encc OF an Irish conspiracy 20 murder
prominent Englishmen or Ulstermen
or 10 carry on a campaign OF tor
rorism.
Churchill reviewed ths course OF
F-s~ Afas -
admitting the governments desire for
the elections In Southern ireland was
so strong that IL reluctantly approved
the Collins-DeNalera pact. served def
mite notice that Great Britain would
resist 20 the utmost any coercion Of
Ulster, and revealed drastic stems
taken % prepare Ulster for military
defense.
in our view" he said, "the north
ern government must be supported at
all costs against any attempt from
fhe South 90 ooerce Il. We are not
ac'uated by a want OF courage or ten
scity. but by q SINGER. desire 10 end
the historic quarrel between the two
lrclsnds and 10 free our own good
name from the reproach Of being per
pctually engaged in the coercion OF
small people.
To Maintain listers Rights
"In the north the position Is quite
different There a large majority OF
fhe population are opposed TO the Sim
Feiners and ardently proclaim loyalty
20 the empire. Even IL they were de-
serted By Great Britain they would
Sight desperately 20 preserve their free
dom. But they will not be deserted
by Great Britain. On the contrary
thew will be helped and strengthened
with money. arms and men 20 any ex-
tent necessary 20 maintain their psrlia-
mentary political rights and inde-
pcndence. ! should make Il clear that
the government has supplied the north
OF ireland with 10000 stands OF arms
and all equipment necessary for de-
fensive armies. This was completed
three or four weeks ago and eonsti-
tutes the second half of the policy we
have been pursuing since the treaty
was signed.
"Thc first half was 70 give southern
Ireland every opportunity 10 say freely
whether il accepted or rejected the
treaty. Both these objects have been
fully attained.
al rejoice 20 say that during the last
few weeks Sir James Craig's govern
ment has evidently gained much more
effective control Of the situation"
Churchill revealed an agreement be-
tcertlause On nut pass