7 JANUARY 1922, page 9

Correspondents In Ireland Have Sent Us Information About...

which is being practised by Republicans in order to prevent public opinion in favour of the Treaty from being expressed. In one case a resolution in favour of acceptance was......

It Would Be Useless To Follow The Debate In Detail.

The sitting of Tuesday was chiefly remarkable for the furious out- burst of Countess Markievitch, who in the name of pure Republicanism denounced l$Ir. Griffith and Mr. Collins.......

News Of The Week.

T HE Irish settlement is still unratified by the Dail when we go to press on Thursday. The general opinion seems to be that there will be a small majority for ratification. But......

On Wednesday, Mr. De Valera Produced The Text Of His

alternative Treaty. He also issued on the same day a manifesto to the Irish people. Both documents show that since the secret session he has moved further towards the position......

As For Mr. De Valera's Manifesto To The Irish People,

we need not do more than quote the opening sentences, which give a sufficient clue to its nature :— " To the people of Ireland. Fellow-citizens, you are in danger. Influences......

Mr. De Valera Then Explained That He Wished His Own

motion to take the form of an amendment to the motion for acceptance. His motion or amendment, whichever one chooses to call it, was then circulated on printed slips, and Mr.......

The Air Is Full Of Rumours About A General Election.

It seems to be agreed that there shall in any case be an election this year, but the choice lies between an election within the next few weeks and an election in the autumn. Mr.......

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