Word: irelander
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...speech contained no reference to the boundary problem between the Free State and Ulster. He said, however, that bonds " issued in America and Ireland in support of the Republican movement which led to the establishment of the Free State " would be redeemed by the Free State. Reference was made to the Republican prisoners held and the Governor General expressed the hope that the " majority " would soon be released. His use of the word majority was interpreted as indicating that the Republican leaders would be held. Development of agriculture, the unemployment question, local government, temperance legislation, each received a mention...
...means of the revival were secured by Sir Horace in America. Several Irish Americans guaranteed the expenses of the magazine for a period of years. While Sir Horace was in America several months ago making these arrangements, his house in Ireland was burned down by Republican marauders. Undaunted he completed his work here, and now the Irish Statesman is once more...
...before he attained respectability by entering the R. A. But his radicalism is more of subject than of method. His many and unique self-portraits (like Rembrandt, he is his own best model), and his bizarre Memorial to the Unknown Soldier incurred their share of academic criticism. Born in Ireland in 1878, his style was formed in Dublin, the Slade School, and the New English Art Club group-a vigorous, sculpturesque plein-air tradition, intent on the solution of technical problems...
...eloquent valedictory address, said the entrance of the U. S. into the League was " vastly important for the future of mankind." His address was received with enthusiasm by the delegates. It can fairly be said that the only exclusive business enacted during the Assembly was the admittance of Ireland and Abyssinia to the League thus swelling the membership to 54 nations...
William T. Cosgrave, President of the Irish Executive Council; Sir James Craig, Premier of Northern Ireland; W. L. Mackenzie King, Premier of Canada; Sir R. A. Squires, Premier of Newfoundland; General J. C. Smuts, Premier of the Union of South Africa; S. M. Bruce, Premier of New Zealand, the Maharajah of Alwar, representative of India, were all reported to have arrived in London for the Imperial Conference (TIME, Oct 1), and were addressed at the first meeting at No. 10 Downing St. by Premier Baldwin, who outlined British policies for the past year...