Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1910 — BRITISH LEADERS AGREE ON POLICY [ARTICLE]

BRITISH LEADERS AGREE ON POLICY

John Redmond to Be Deprived of Much of His Power. TALK OF IRISH INDEPENDENCE Constitutional Convention to Be Held Next Year Will Deal With Subject of Federation of the Entire British Empire. London, Nov. 4. —It may now be announced on the best authority that the conference of the leaders of the government and of the opposition to consider the question of the issue of the House of Lords will result in holding a broad constitutional convention next year, which will deal with the whole subject of the federation of the British empire. This degre of understanding among the leaders has been reached during the past three weeks, where as a month ago no agreement seemed possible. Its explanation Is the remarkable growth in favor of the federation idea among all classes. Ireland was the chief stumbling stock. It was found that even the most radical members of the government, including Winston Churchill and Mr. Lloyd-George, were strongly opposed to giving Ireland the degree of independence possessed by Canada and Australia. They wanted to concede to her similar relatiors to the imperial government as Ohio to Washington or Ontario to the Dominion of Canada. Unionist leaders are ready to compromise the Irish question on that basis.

The details of local government for Scotland. Wales and England must be worked out rext year at the convention. Meantime constitutional questions will be left in abeyance in parliament, and by mutual agreement between both parties Mr. Redmond will be deprived of all power to embarrass the government, the Unionists, if necessary, veting with the cabinet Mr. Redmond has vacillated so frequently since he. has been In America that his real position is hot well understood by anybody, but according to a dispatch from Albany published, he demands home rule similar to that enjoyed by the independent colonies. Public opinion as a whole in this country will receive the announcement of the proposed solution of the constitutional crisis with general satisfaction. It will officially be made public soon after parliament meets.