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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
17
The belief runs that Mr. De Valera will accept an untrammeled conference with Ireland staying in the British Empire. Guarantees such as League of Nations membership and a dominion conference may be offered, but Ulster’s position, and Fermanagh and Tyrone's status, threaten sharp disputes even if Inverness talks proceed.
Dublin dispatch reports Arthur Griffith and Sinn Fein figures expressing cautious belief that Lloyd George’s proposed conference approach could advance negotiations. The mood is hopeful though terms remain unsettled as Sinn Fein weighs participation.
Fein leaders await Robert Barton's arrival from Scotland as details of the reply remain unclear. Lloyd George shows willingness to meet difficulties while Dail Eireann prepares to study the letter and draft a reply for courier delivery to Gordon.
A government representative says refusal by Sinn Fein to attend a conference could force the government to proceed with the existing home rule act and government of Ireland. Lloyd George reinforces opposition to bloodshed but argues unity must be preserved. The premier may stay in Scotland for weeks. cabinet plans a possible preliminary meeting if De Valera accepts the invitation. Viscount Fitzalan and General Macready returned to Ireland. Sir Hamar Greenwood remains in Scotland on call.
Ulster resolves to press its position on constitutional talks as the Inverness conference begins, with the Northern cabinet apparently absent from representation. Sir James Craig, Ulster premier, laid out Ulster's stance in a letter to Lloyd George dated August 14.
The British government sends a reply to Eamon De Valera rejecting a republic and urging a conference to discuss proposals for Irish freedom within the empire. It suggests meeting in Inverness on the 20th instant to reconcile Irish national aspirations with the British Empire.
The statement declares a meeting with Mr DeValera impossible until he accepts that the Northern Parliament answers only to the King and UK Parliament. Belfast criticism accuses the British cabinet of abandoning the six essentials. Some claim a firm DeValera could force a conference without conditions.
London reports Premier Lloyd George revealed to a messenger boy that he has the pen to sign the Irish agreement. The disclosure comes as negotiations proceed amid political maneuvering in Britain.
A messenger delivered a box of cigars to Lloyd George and his cabinet, signed with a note about signing the peace treaty. The donors receive a letter from Lloyd George praising American sympathy and hoping for lasting peace, while a dress item with steel and yellow embroidery is mentioned.
Secretary Mellon announced a net deficit of 161 464 774 dollars for the first two months of the current fiscal year and outlined a new issue of about 600 million dollars in Treasury obligations including three year notes and six month and one year certificates. He noted expected tax receipts in September could yield a small quarterly surplus despite maturing obligations.
Police believe youths under 15 started two fires at the Unitarian Church at Harrington and Beale streets Wollaston between 4 and 7 pm. They also ransacked the kitchen assembly hall Women’s Alliance workroom and the minister’s study.
A chair with a cane seat caught fire as papers and rags on it ignited. The flames burned through the seat and spread to the floor before dying out, damaging a small area of wood.
Provincetown votes a new tax rate of 27.00 per thousand on assessed value for this year, an increase of 2 dollars from last year. The announcement lists the rate as effective for the current fiscal period.
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