London, Jan. 19.
At the close today of the' talks between leading Ministers of Eire and Great Britain, begun eu Monday. Mr. Eamon de Valera, the Prime Minister of Eire, sent the following message, through Reuter, to the Irish people abroad:
am hopeful that the present discussions "will end in improving our relations with our neighbour.
"Throughout, we have emphasized that the ending of partition and the restoration of unity in Ireland are essential foundations for the estab-Hsument of real understanding and tien tween the peoples of the two countries. The diMiculties ahead of us are great, but our discussions have been conducted in frank and friendly atmosphere. "We ask all people of goodwill to assist us in Femoving these diMeutties."
'Mr. de Valera looked well and cheerful, d the heavy work entailed' by the talks.
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