South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-11


Irish political prisoners. including
those sentenced TO death. confined
in both Irish and British prisons.
will be liberated "Wednesday or
Thursday. The death penalty prfs-
oncrs number about 80.
By Associated Press.
DUBLIN. Jan. lo.-When the Dali
Eireann adjourned Tuesday by con
sent of all sides TO Feb. IA. the situR-
tion. which Monday night was dan
gerous and obscure had been 10 a
great extent clarified. The new
president. Arthur Grimth. and a new
cabinet had been elected and the way
had been smoothed 90 putting into
effect the terms of the treaty.
Immense relief is felt 10 Dublin az
the turn events have taken and tAia
viii undoubtedly be experienced
throughout Ireland.
The temporary withdrawal OF
Eamonn De Valera and his suDport-
ers from the Dau. which rumor had
forecast proved not 20 involve a
permanent split
Mr. De Valera confined his protest
TO the election OF a new president.
declaring his Unwillingness to recog-
nize the suitability 20 that post OF
one who. as chairman Of tle London
delegation, was bound &c give effect
TO the treaty which according 20
De Nelera. subverts the republic.
During the luncheon hour HTr. De
Valera and his associates. who left
q
Some 0s the more ardent spirits ad-
vocated refusal % return. but mod
crate counsels prevailed and the Dali
re-assemhled as united body.
De Valera Adhcrents Meet.
The De Valera party IS meeting
again Tuesday night 10 formulate
plans for the future. but 10 was not
made evident ay the numerous
speeches from Mr.. De Valera what
those plans are likely 90 be-
He holds that the decision OF the
Dali in favor of the treaty binds
him and his adhereuts not 10 OBJ
struCt the new government in carry
ing out the treaty. but he reserves
the right Of free criticism should
Mr.. Griffith in the capacity OF chair
do anything Inconsistent with the
rights of the Irish people or the ez-
istence Of the Irish Republic
Mr.. Griffith was repeatedly pressed
by Mr. De Valera 90 define his posi-
ton which De Valera described as
new case of DR. Jekyl and Mr..
Hyde. Mr. Griffith was challenged
TO define his attitude toward the Re-
public, and Dc eviC entity was supposed
that he would delay in reconciling
his position as president with the
position of chairman OF the provis-
ional government
Recognizes Republic.
Mr.. Grimth. however. frankly
recognized during the transition pc
Rod the existence OF the Republic
which he undertook 20 maintain. but
he said when the free state was
framed and ready 20 come into oper-
alton thore must be a general cleo
ton. 20 that the people would choose
between the free state and the con-
uauance OF tire Republic.
Mr. De EaIerls attitude toward
Dir. Griffith was cCuslderate and re-
spectful and Mr. Griffith expressed
his cordial appr- clatlon OF this.
Some OF DE Falera's supporters.
notably Ersklne Chuders. were anXi-
GUS 20 press upon Mr. Griffith cues
tons regarding his future actions
which were obviously intended 20
Cmbarass him.
Griffith Loses Temper.
He finally lost his temper declar-
..
"any damned EugIlshman" Els
friends accounted for lt by the fact.
as 2Ir. Griffith himself said later.
that ne had been engaged for many
months in continuous and arduous
work in London and Dublin and
must now assume responsibility for
the new government. which would
tax his whole strength.
The trrecOnclables sought 20 oD-
pose adjournment on the ground that
meanwhile expenditures could not
Constitutlonally be incurred without
the DalIs approval Mr. Collins as
sured the members that no expendi-
ture was involved except the 0rdln-
airy weekly wages in the department
officials. which 70 was not desirable
20 stop.
Mr. Griffith requested adjourn
ment indefinitely. but on appeal ~
AR. De Valera. consented 90 Ak the
date a. Feb. IA.
Army Position stated.
A general agreement was thus
reached Mr De Valera had not ex-
hausted all his requests for informa-
ton. He arose again 90 ask regard
ing the position ~ the army. Rlch-
ard MuIcahy the new minister %
defense. announced that 10 would be
his policy 20 keep the army absolute
ly intact. MI De Valera said an
order 20 the army should be gwen
IN the name OF the organized repub-
lie. The minister replied that the
army would continue as the army %
the Republic AZ this De Valera
expressed satisfaction
Immediately after luncheon tbs
Dali was brought face 20 face with