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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
10
The Boston Post announces a free Forum on Ireland beginning March 30 1919. Readers may submit signed letters and statements limited by civility and no religious sectarian content. All letters must include the writer’s name and address.
A Post forum presents readers views on Ireland, war threats, and self determination. Contributors debate League plans, the role of Britain, and demands for national liberty with references to Casement and the peace conference.
The excerpt questions the tactics used by the insignificant junker class to exert control over the Irish population. It implies concern about oppressive policies and social dominance without detailing specific actions or events.
The Boston Post editors urge discussion of What Should Be Done for Ireland arguing the League of Nations and peace conference context. They criticize US senators for blocking the Irish resolution and accuse them of seeking to discredit President Wilson and rally anti League sentiment.
A speaker urges Irish readers to rely on their own intelligence and study the league covenant to settle the question. He warns against following unscrupulous partisan demagogues and suggests independent judgment offers more to hope for.
In a lengthy letter, J A Waters argues Ireland should seek freedom through a League of Nations aligned with global liberty advocates rather than with Britain or other responses. He contends revolution would trigger world court review and urges persistent agitation to win Irish self rule and bolster other oppressed nations.
A letter argues Ireland equals Belgium in international affairs and calls on America to support Irish independence. The writer cites the 69th U.S. Infantry with Irish-born servicemen and notes Irish cousins in British forces, urging recognition of Ireland as a nation deserving American aid.
Thomas J. O Flaherty argues that landowners and British-backed interests delay Irish freedom and criticizes Sinn Fein and League of Nations as tools of capitalism. He cites history from 1649 to 1798 and promotes independence akin to Russia, urging Ireland to reject international diplomacy and seek true liberation at home. At James Connolly Literary Society in Roxbury, Boston.
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A reader references Ireland's famine and conscription debates, noting past starvation and emigration. The letter contrasts England and Ireland while mentioning J. O. B. and Roger Casement in a discussion on duty and national history.
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