Future of Home Rule Clouded by Liberal Back Down
Turbulent debates in parliament center on the army affair with Premier Asquith and Colonel Seely blaming a misunderstanding. General Paget and three Curragh officers were summoned to London then returned to Ireland with promises of no fight against Ulster. Unionists claim the government compromised and fear a Home Rule betrayal tied to a risky mobilization plan.
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Carson Sarcastic Over Government's Peace Move
Belfast dispatch reports Sir Edward Carson mocking the government's peace message to Ulster while a suffragette deputation pressed for special treatment. The Commons debate showed Liberal criticisms of ministers and tension over army control, resignations in officers ranks, and Churchill's order to move a Belfast landing squadron.
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Fear That Ministry May Have To Resign
London March 24 The Asquith ministry faces possible resignation after a weak debate with ministers blamed for backing down The opposition voiced anger at Lloyd George and Ulster policy while Bonar Law demanded fuller disclosure and warned of officer resignations at Curragh testing the government resolve.
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Conflicting Conferences Stir Ireland Crisis Over Ulster
London March 23. A flurry of conferences linked Sir Arthur Paget and Brigadier General Gough with War Secretary Seely and Prime Minister Asquith. Churchill and Field Marshal French met the king as Ulster tensions flare with possible reinstatement of Gough and disciplinary threats for others. The army crisis sparks unionist accusations and calls for early elections.
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