DE VALERA'S VIEW
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A SOURCE OF HOPE.
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(Exchange Telegraph)
New York, Thursday.- The day after Ralf Couch, the United Press correspondent, interview De Valera near Dublin, a Sinn Feiner handed him a statement in De Valera's writing which said: - "Many people are asking whether I beliece the statesmen in Paris will force England to do justice to Ireland. I am afraid the question shows the secret opinion of England will not do justice to Ireland, and they doubt whether other nations will- risk a quarrel with England when nothing but the principles of justice are ar stake; but it is a source of hope to know that there is one man in Paris who apparently realises his duty, and who can accomplish what he wills if only he remain steadfastly tru, Ireland seeks nothing from England but the removal of England's oppressive hand. If the principles with which the world has rung for four years shall prove a mockery, then Ireland must find refuge once more in her indomitable spirit. If England wants to rule Ireland she must do so with the unsheathed sword."
This blog was started as part of a project for college. I have always been fascinated by the War of Independence as my family were involved. My maternal grandfatehr was part of the Third Tipperary Brigade Fifth Battalion. There is no online archive for The Nationalist newspaper- you must travel to the Thurles library to view the microfilm archives in person. I hope this helps anyone who is interested in these events but can't travel to Thurles.
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