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THE IRISH QUESTION,
London, May: 19.
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Sir John Simon was recently Mr. Walter Long emphasised that suggested amendments would elected by the Yorkshire Liberal involve a great change in the structure of the Bill although the Federation meeting at Bradford change was absolutely consistent with the fundamental principle of as its chairman för the ensuing the Bill, namely, the establishment of a federal system. He pointed faut thắt very difficult questions must first be considered, for example, whether the second chamber would be nominated or elected; but he undertook that the Government would later submit a definite schem. Maj. Gen. Seely urged that Mr. Long's proposal should not be delayed as delay in handling the Irish question might fatally affe ; our relations with Amerira and also the Empire.
Sir Edward Carson deprecated mention of America "cheers. was high time America or the pretended spokesmen of America lear to understand that we were still a great power, a subordinate to America or any other great power,
Sir Edward Carson continued that we had never, meddled in exclusively American questiona, even for electioneering purposes.
Tol. Sir S. J. G. Heare withdrew his amendment.
The Government opposed the amendment of Lord Robert Ceell providing that Sorth Ireland remain in all respects a part of th; United Kingdom.
The amendment was rejected by 204 votes to S
An amendment by Mr. Clynes in favour of the deletion of an essential clause-establishing separate parliaments for North and South Ireland was defeated by 213 votes to 61.
Fullest Possible Liberty Restored.
London, May 19.
In his address he warned the delegates that they had chosen na spokesman one who, according to Mr. Lloyd George. was a persist- fent critic of the Coalition Govern- ment. That was a crime which a large and increasing number of his countrymen in England and Scotland, and passibly even in Wales, los: no opportunity of perpetrating as vehemently as he did. This WAN all
heterodox, because very
the accepted dietrine was that all decent Liberals should combine with all Tories in order to rexist being overwhelmed by the aval anche of Socialism! That was Mr. Lloyd George's advice. But Mr. Lloyd George, it he might presume to say 30, was like many another great man, in that he suffered from the defects of his qualities. The Prime Minister had so nimble a mind and made
action afterwards.
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If, for ex-
It is declared the Government has decided on a new policy with regard to Ireland Offenders in future will not be imprisoned without trial. Those at present interned will have their cases reviewed by panel judges, the aim being to abolish "Dora" procedures and his mind to act soquickly that restore legal processes. Vexations restrictions will be removed and ometimes he acted first and found the fullest pass le liberty restored, but the most vigorous suppression the historical justification for bis of violence and punishment of perpetrators is determined on. Sinn ample. Sir John Simon said Fein fanatics will be met by armed forces, unlimited numbers being
excuse the sent. According to the Chief Secretary's wishes and with the view intrigue by which he became of restoring order, numerous military, poate linked up by most rapid Prime Minister, he does it
antedating the communication are being established in the terrorised districts.be
. Russian Troops will be made as mobile as possible, with small flying column collapse by a period of nesdy 12 with horses and armoured cars, with a view to raiding terroris months. If he wants to commend assemblies. Prisoners from these raids will be tried, and hanged Coalition policy to the Maurhester if convicted on capital offences. The Government believes it knows Reform Club, he does it by assert- the majority of the terrorist leaders. The new policy is being directeding that he and his Coalition col
Sir Hamar Greenwood and Sir N. Mar Ready, who are harmoniously co-operating in a general policy of cncifatios-simultaneously af companied by relentless war against the terrorists.
The Lords and ireland.
London, May 19.
leagues approve and are deter mined to carry out each and every resolution of the National Liberal -Federation. That is une way of writing history. It is the sort of In the House of Lords, replying to Earl Salisbury, the Lord history you get on a cinema film. Chancellor emphatically declared it was the policy of the Government. rather jumpy, not perhaps always whether the struggle was short or long. to employ the whole available in the correct sequence of time. resources of Britain to restore law and order in Ireland and rexdebut very exciting while it lasts utterly impossible the secessionary campaign at present in progress.and-1 say it with complete good! to end is the The forces of Britain were as deeply committed to carrying to success temper--certain the Government's purpose in Ireland as they were to carrying hero, after a very black period. their purpose in the late war. If the troops at present in Ireland were finding himself inthe centre of the insufficient more would be sent. The only limits would be the extent staze as the saviour of society." and degree of the crisis. If the existing military formation was 17- sufficient they would not hesitate task the population of the country te increase the forces as in the crisis of the war.
FOOD PRICES REACH MAXIMUM.
-London, May 19.
He was sure that M" Lloy George was speaking sincerely in saying that rampant Socialism was the danger, and in appealing to Liberals to form a permanent unholy alliance with the Tories. None the less, he thought the The Food Controller. Mr. McCardy, speaking at London last night.historical order of events had declared that before abolition of food control was secureable dineult somehow got a little mixed; periods must be passed through. At the present moment average] There was a Socialist candidate prices of foodstuffs in Britain were at the very highest point ever in the Spen Valley by-election, reached since the outbreak of war, and in consequence the national There was an ther who
the wage bill had been permanently increased in the past two years by unanimously adopted by £500,000,000. The world's prospective wheat crops were causing every largest and most representative Government in the world the greatest anxiety. Substantial decreases meeting of Liberals ever held is were reported from North America, Australia and the Argentine. the history of the constituency. To-day the Argentine was considering whether it would be necessary How did it come about, therefore, to probibit the export of wheat. Only the Indian wheat crop showed Tub & situation. Mr. a surplus and it was insufficient to balance the, diminished outpa: Lloyd George moved heaven and from other sources. It was quite possible that within a few months earth to secure the retum of the the people of Britain would have to eat war bread of a quality only socialis:? No one would accone comparable to that of the most difficult period of the war. He urged the Prime Minister" of being the people to eat New Zealand mutton and save four for bread.
POLES STILI, SUCCESSFUL.
London, May 18.
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stupid, and only a very stupid man could have supposed that by putting up the unfortunate gan- tleman who was called the Coali tion Liberal candidate any other! The "Morning Post” says that Russian newspapers which have result could have been obtained reached Copenhagen report that the silence of the wireless is due than the return of the Free to a tugs fire, accompanied by violent explosions starting in an Liberal candidate, which very ammunition depot near the wireless. The explanation is not altogether nearly happened, or the_triumph, convincing, as Moscow has three high power stations. Moreover, of rampant Socialism. He could since the brief communique on Sunday the wireless has again becom: not believe that the theory silent.
that rampant Socialism was the
It is understood that on the Polish "front Pilsudski has fally urgent evil threatening this age consolidated the line from the Dnieper above Kief to Beresina. The land generation was present to Mr. Reds have concentrated large reinforcements near the Polish bridg:- Lloyd George's mind at the time bead just beyond Kieff, where a violent Red counter-offensive is of the Spen Valley by-election. progressing. The Poles repulsed four assaults with heavy Red He found it quite impossible to losses. On the extreme Polish left on the Dvina the Bolsheviks are believe that Mr. Lloyd George's lot counter-attacking with five divisions, bat were immediately checked proposal was a specific by the Poles, who report the position excellent in all sections. preventing the growth ofSocialisur in this country. All political history went to show that the existence of a spirit and temper which was dissociated from any special interest, which endeavour-
BOLSHEVIKS INVADE PERSIA.
Loudou, May 18.
The Times" correspondent reports from Teheran (11th May) that a Bolshevist force invaded Persia from Azerbaijan to demanded to present a policy for citizens
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