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THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 14, 1938.
TANGLO-IRISH ATTEMPT TO
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DE VALERA INITIATIVE
London, To-day.
The pending Anglo-Irish negotiations have at- tracted more attention that the new Constitution of Eire.
The scope of the talks was indicated by Mr. Eamon de Valera, the Premier of Eire, in an in- terview with Dublin correspondents of London newspapers yesterday.
Mr. de Valera said the negotiations would bear a “provisional character” but would nevertheless comprise all questions at issue between the two countries, except that of the new Constitution.
One of the problems to be dis cussed would be partition of Ire- land.
He indicated that the talks had been arranged at his suggestion. and that preliminary talks had al- ready taken place between himself and the Dominions Secretary, Mr. Malcolm Macdonald,
SUCCESS HOPE
All sections of opinion in Eire, Mr. de Valera said, welcomed the new developments and hoped talks would result in concrete suc- cess:
The London newspapers say the same remark can be applied to Bri- tish opinion.
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ULSTER TO HOLD ELECTION IN
REPLY TO MR. DE VALERA
London, To-day.
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The following was announced at Belfast yesterday by the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland: “In view of the recent statement Mr. De Valera, he proposes to raise the question of partition in his forthcoming discussions in London.
"The Times" says the conference I feel it necessary to put the posi- agenda and will deal with all antation of Ulster beyond doubt. gonisms which have arisen between Ever since assuming office, I have Britain and Eire, particularly in emphasised in all quarters the loyal
the economie domain.
GUARDED OPTIMISM
solidarity of the Ulster people on this matter of vital importance.
An opportunity now presents it- self under our system of representa-
Most newspapers are guardedly optimistic, and emphasise that the tive government to allow the people conference marks only the begin-
to pronounce upon issues, for them- ning of the attempt to settle An-selves and I have no doubt as to the glo-Irish controversies.
answer they will give.
Several papers state that any settlement must take into ac- count the strategic importance of Eire in the system of imper- ial defence and of the part to be played by Eire as a British military, naval and air base.
The Daily Express” says that| the Irish Government would have to pledge itself not to place Eire under any circumstances at the disposal of Britain's enemies. Ocean..
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ANOTHER ROYAL WEDDING
The Hague, To-day.
The wedding of Prince. Louis Ferdinand of Prussia, second son of the former German Prince, and the Grand duchess Kyra of Russia, daughter of Grand-duke Cyrff, will. It is stated in informed quarters, take place at the end of April at the Doorn residence of the bridegroom's grandfather, Kaiser Wilhelm.
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"I am authorised by the Governor to announce that, acting on advice of his Ministers he has consented to dissolve the Parliament of Nor thern Ireland on Thursday January 20th. Nominations will take place on January 29th and polling Wednesday, tish Wireless.
MILLIONS OF TREASURE IN RAWALPINDI
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London," To-day. Unusually large shipments of precious metals have been made re- cently by the Chinese Government to England.
The 6.6 Rawalpindi which Hong Kong last week is stated be carrying six thousand cases silver coins to the total due £2 million which will be kept the Bank of England.
The Central Bank of China hag, since the beginning of this year. shione about 18 million worth precious metal to Europe.→→Ti Ocean.