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The Cordova Daily Times
Cordova, Alaska
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British parliamentary debates on the Irish Peace Treaty elicit sharp criticism from Lord Carson over Ulster's treatment and Sinn Fein's army, while Andrew Bonar Law supports acceptance. Ulster Premier Craig rushes to London following Lloyd George's boundary remarks; Michael Collins anticipates ratification vote in Dublin.
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LONDON, Dec. 15--Parliament debate over the Irish treaty featured a bitter attack on the government by Lord Carson in the House of Lords and Captain Charles Craig in the House of Commons. Carson said "Because Ulster is loyal you think you can kick her as you like. I promise you she will keep out of this agreement. Why has Sinn Fein been given an army if not to invade Ulster? Was it to invade America or Channel Island?"
PREMIER OF ULSTER HASTENS TO LONDON
BELFAST, Dec. 15--Premier Craig left suddenly for London. The official reason for his sudden departure was that a grave situation was created by Lloyd George's reference to the Irish boundaries in a speech before the House of Commons yesterday.
HOPES PEACE TREATY WILL MEET APPROVAL
DUBLIN, Dec. 15--Michael Collins expressed the hope that the Irish parliament would reach a vote on the ratification of the Irish agreement at the public meeting tomorrow. Parliament will go into another secret session tonight.
BONAR LAW FAVORS TREATY ACCEPTANCE
LONDON, Dec. 15.--During a debate in the House of Commons on the Irish agreement Andrew Bonar Law, Unionist leader, expressed himself as favoring the agreement.
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Ireland
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Dec. 15
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ongoing parliamentary debates with unionist opposition from carson and craig, support from bonar law, and anticipation of ratification vote in irish parliament.
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In London, Lord Carson attacked the Irish treaty in the House of Lords, criticizing treatment of loyal Ulster and questioning Sinn Fein's army, echoed by Captain Charles Craig in Commons. Ulster Premier Craig departed suddenly for London due to Lloyd George's speech on boundaries. In Dublin, Michael Collins hoped for a ratification vote the next day after a secret session. Andrew Bonar Law favored acceptance in Commons debate.