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as the Roman Catholic echurch is known in Ireland, hss gintervened in the Irish peace negotiations. The most fev. Ed- ward Mulhern, Bishop of Dromore, came to Dublin tonight with a message from the highest authority, which he delivered to Kamon De Valera and the other Sinn Fein leaders. There were long consulta- tions over the message. sAsked whether the message came from the ‘‘Cardinal” meaning Cardinal Logu:, the Primate of Ireland, a priest who accompanied Mgr Mulhern replied in the negative. This was considered in some circles here as possibly meaning that Rome had in. tervened. Dublin, Aug. 22nd. —The Dail Eireann held two secret sessions today to consid- er the question of what shall be its rerly to the British Govts, offer. It adjourned this evening without havin - arrived at any decision, but wili meet again tomor- row in private, simuitaneously with the gathering of the Sinn Fein Executive Commutiee, This evening the following official communication was issued. The. Dail Eireaun met this morning at 11 o’ clock, adjourned at 2 o’clock, reassem- bled at 4 o’clock and rose .t 6 o’clock. It was occupied all day with Mr. l.loyd George’s proposals. It will me«t again tomorrow. There were no long speeches delivered at todays meeting or the Dail Eireann. Any Deputy speaking for more than 5 or 10 minutes would make himself unpopular, except of course Mr De Val- era or othec members of the Cabinet when making an explanatory statement. One of the members said tonight that thus far the deputies merely had shown considerable curiosity concerning the terms of the Govts. offer and that the members of the Cabinet had been called upon for explanations from all parts of the room in the Mansion House at which the sessions of the Parliament are being held. 1 Dublin, Aug. 22nd.—The Irish bulle- tin tonight prints a long argument con- trasting the British Govt.’s dealings with North-east Ulster and the remain- der of Ireland. ‘‘Compulsory free trade’’ says the bulletin, ‘‘is imposed between Ireland and Great Britain.”” Ther2 is no such obligation between Clster and Ireland, but there are proposals invol- ving a castom barrier between them. This is the traditional policy of using Ulster as the bridgehead for maintain- ing British military rule in Ireland.”’ The bulletin says it declines to believe that the speech in Parliament last week of Mr. Lloyl George and Lord Curzon constituted the Govt’s. last word. It adds that the Irish people do not desire a renewal of the warfare, but that they will face renewal without hesitation in order to preserve their natural honor. Dublin, Aug. 23rd.—Irish Republican teaders gathered here to frame the reply to the British Govt’s. offer of dcminion status for Ireland divided their activities today between the secret session of the 51 UL R A VIS Dail Eireann and a meeting of ‘he execu- tive ‘committee of the Sinn Fein. The meetings of the two bodies were held in the Mansion House, and it was believed that both would concern themselves with the attitude taken by the Irish Republi- cans towards the terms laid downf§iby Mr. Lloyd George a< the basis of a settle- ment of the Irish controversy. _ Smyrna, Aug.—lt is reported that the Greeks have forced a passage of the Sakaria river and are pushing the forces of Mustapha Kemal Pasha towards An- gora. The Greek front now extends ten miles eastward of the river. An official communication probably will not be pub- lished Dbafore the final Greek attaek or the oc®upation of Angora. Th=2 Turks are fighting desperately on the mount- ains on both sides of the railrrad in An- gora. l.ondon, Aug. 23rd—It is stated un- officially that the census of England and Wales, taken on June 19th. will show an increase of about two millions in pupulation, notwithstanding tke coun- try’s war losses. Howden, Englaud, Aug. 23rd.—The dirigible ZR-2, purchased from Great Britain by the United States, commenced a trial trip at seven ten o’clock this morning. British and United States aerial officers were in charge ~* the gi- ant balloon, which will start on its nighu across the Atlantic fto the United States as soon as practicable. If the conclu- sion of today’s test should be success ful, Commander Maxfield, with the cor currence of the Naval Depar -ent i Washington, will take over tn. craf’ The next step will be the training the crew in one or two fifteen or twer ty hour flights and then, barring unex pected difficulties, all will be ready for the jump off towards America. Constantinople, Aug. 22nd. —A British airplane which was makinga practice flight on Saturday last was brought down within the Turkish lines at Geiveh, 35 miles southeast of Ismid. Its pilot and observer were made prisoners by the Turks, who affirmed they were mak- ing a reconnaisance in it for the Greeks. The Turks also declared the flight was proof that the British were assisting the Greeks. As the Turks are refusing to liberate the pilot and observer, the British are expected here to make re- prisals against the Turks. British war- séhips have been despatched to the Black ea. Washington, Aug. 23rd.—The Hocuse today adopted the conference report on the anti-beer bill by a vote of 169 to 81. Dublin, Aug. 23rd.—The Dail Eire- ann adjourned until Thursday, when it will again sit privately. SPECIAL. Hull., England, Aug. 24th.—The giant British dirigible ZR. 2 which was recent- ly purchased from England by the Uni- ted States Government exploded over Hull bursting into flames and broke in two. Latest reports say that only six of the crew of fifty have been res- cued. . NEw YORK, August; 24th 1921. Flour, Blencded Clears St. Lawrence Frrand pr. brl. SB.OO. Meal, Kilndried per 100 ibs $1.95 New Season’s Pork per bril. $37.00 Heavy Mess Pork per bbl. $25.00 Sugar---Crystals maximum per 100 Ibs. $4.50 Molasses Sugar 83° test, no quotation. Cotton, Middling Upland, at Liverpool ; per lb. 8 90-100 d. tixchange, New York and London, 60 days’ sight $3.66 Exchange New York ar:d London, sight $3.68% LONDON, August 24th. 1921. Sugar, Demerara Crystals, pesr cwt. 445. —blr " Muscavado per cwt. 3bs. 0 -485.0. (GGerman Beet 88°¢ f.o.b. no sales White Java sugar cif United Kingdom 235. June shipments. Denierara Rum, per gal. nominal. Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red no- minal per ewt 565. 58s. nominal. Cotto gond Medium West Indian Sea Island per Ib. 26d. nominal. Bank of Ergland rate of Discount per cent. bé. Consols 48. Three per cent renis in - = Fes. 56.50. DIVIDING EQUALLY. Two darkies who had been partners in a small junk business decided to cloge out and quir. So one ot them posted a notice on the shon door reading like this: “Dis am to inform de public dat me an’ Ikz am goin’ out of business. Dem dat owes de firm may seiile wid me. Dem dat de firm owes ma_~ settle wid Ike.””—Dallas News. WHAT’S THE MA'ITER WITH THE CHURCH? There is a ery in the religious world because the attendance at church is so small. Various schemes are tried to interest the people and to secure their attendance. When Jesus was on earth, we are told that when He spoke the word, the people pressed about Him. This same word is what the people desire today. They are tired of hearing about Shakespeare or some national hero. about civil or economic questions. Drop these, and preach Christ. Pack the sermons full of Words. Let the ministry be in earnest, seeking the help which comes from above, and drawing power will attend their words. Send the audience home with a realization of a mighty spiritual uplift in their hearts, and they will surely come back again. Sheep always come when fed. . GEORGE B. THOMPSON. —St Thomas Bulletin, August 17th,