Word: irelander
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...University-Princeton Freshman debate last night in Sanders Theatre on the question, "Resolved, That the interests of the Irish people will be best furthered by the establishment of a dominion form of government for Ireland", the Princeton yearlings won on a split decision of the three judges. The presiding officer of the debate was Homer Albers, Dean of the Boston University Law School, and the judges were Professor Frank Simpson, the Reverend Fletcher Parker and Mr. Charles Howard Walker...
Dominion form of government such as is in practice in Canada may not be a perfect solution of Ireland's difficulties, but it is the most practical proposal yet put forward; it is better than "home rule", and better in the case of Ireland, than a republic. A confederation of provinces into a national union such as would give Ireland absolute control over internal affairs would solve the problem of Ulster, and would give the Irish people all the advantages of a free and independent government...
...purpose of tonight's meeting is to acquaint the students of the University with all the different phases, both pro and con of the question of recognizing a republic in Ireland. In order to insure adequate presentation of the matter, extemporaneous speeches from the floor will be permitted and encouraged...
...hold that the people of Ireland have made a prima facie case for recognition as an independent state, but we are inviting opinion to the contrary as we are deeply interested that the whole truth of the case be known to all. Among the speakers will be Professor Holcombe and Professor Rocking, who doubtless will make a searching analysis of the case. Members of the University who have anything to contribute to a proper understanding of this problem are welcome to speak from the floor...
Whatever may be the sympathies or prejudices of men as to the mighty struggle going on in Ireland at present, all who are interested in the preservation of peace, will agree that reason should be used to determine the just solution for all concerned J. J. GANNON...