The first meeting of the Ulster Parliament is hailed as marking the beginning of a new era in Ireland. Its establishment is recognized as a long and irretraceable step in the right direction.
Though the event itself is apt 10 be overshadowed owing to the grave state of affairs in other parts of the country, the opinion is expressed that the Dominion Prime Ministers who attend the formal opening by the King on June 22 will see for themselves and be able to inform their peoples, many of whom have been misled and deceived. that there are two Irelands. one of which abhors the reign of violence and outrage under which the other lies prone and helpless. The partition of the country _is everywhere regarded as a distasteful and temporary expedient, and the hope is expressed that the Southerners will abandon their attitude of antagonism toward the Southern Parliament and work for a united Treland.—Reuter.
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