Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-03-28
GEORGE s TROUBLES
DUE To IRELAND
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BY GEORGE N. BARNES
tLeased Wire Service to The Journal.)
Copyright, 1929

tLeased Wire Service to The Journal.)
Copyright, 1929
LONDON, March 25.-The sud
den strength Of the conservative Sec
ton Of the government, emphasized
ny the various suggestions that
Lloyd George might be forced out, is
que largely to the happenings in
ireland. The recent developments in
mat unfortunate country have given
occasion for rejoicing on the part
of her enemies.
Neither il north or south Ireland
mas there been established any ade-
quate protection of life. The rival
FORCES sre glazing at each other
across entrenched fortified border
positions. Men of the Irish repub-
llcan erny are indulging in raiding
ana looIlng.
Worst OF all are the indications
that the government established at
Dublin seems to be losing control OF
the Irish republican forces. However,
L still believe that south Irish voters
will accept the treaty if they are
eoAASWSo " uSCluS 4OI IhOlAASNA
Even if this should be so, the trouble
may only assume a new phase.
Rays of Hope
There are two CLEANS Of hope dis
cernible across the Irish channel.
In the south, Arthur Griffith has for
hidden the republican army conven-
ton which had been projected by the
element in opposition to the newly
formed government. In Belfast, Sir
James Craig, the permier, has called
in Sir Henry Wilson, late CHER OF
the British general staff, to restore
order in that volcanic city.
These are welcome signs on the
part of the powers that be. OF
course much depends upon the out
come of these movements. II the
Irish governments are to regain the
good will of the British people then
they must somehow assert their au-
thority and restrain the unruly
forces inside of their own borders.
1t is only natural that the irish
situation should have forced the ex-
listing state Of unstable equilibrium
within the political parties here, re-
sulting in the decided tilt toward
the qualification of the conservative
parliamentary contingent. 1t mus
be remembered that before Premier
Lloyd George left for his rest IN
Wales by the orders Of his doctor,
allegiance to him publicly was de-
clared by the conservative chiefs,
while the main body of the rank
and file were urged by them to FOL
low suit. Instead, the latter met
with the "die hard" minority and
separated without any definite COM
mitment. The coming weeks will, l
believe, see a very changed sltua'
ton.
The conservatives will have to
choose between the resignation OF
the premier or a complete return 10
their loyal support of his policies for
reconstruction of Europe, as well as
Irish pacification.
Vote of Confidence
The Genoa conference opens April
10 and the premier is determined TO
address the house of commons and
insist on a vote Of confidence before
going to Italy. If I may venture
into the region of prophesy, should
say that he will get what he de-
mands. The conference will be a
clearing of the European air ana II
all turns out well there, the coaI-
ton will, perhaps, receive a new
lease of life. The conservative seH-
confidence must be short lived for,
even We're Lloyd George to resign
and a conservative ministry be form
ed, it wiuld be at the mercy OF the
same irresponsible Idle hards, VINO
oppose the Irish settlement and who
oppose every other principle or meas
ure of democratic administration
that may be submitted to them.
II an election followed Immediate
~ on Lloyd Georges resignation the
conservative majority would almost
certainly be wiped out.
However, the conservatives right
now are assertive and successful in
the government. The liberals are
being replaced by members OF the
party additionally opposed to liber-
alism. The reason, as I already have
pointed out, is the developments In
ireland. Restoration of apparent or
der there would soon change the sit
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