Word: dominione
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...establishment of an independent Ireland is the alternative the negative proposes as against dominion rule. English rule in Ireland has always been destructive of the things which Americans fought for in the Revolution, namely, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The objection to a Federated Republic is that Ireland is not economically able to support establishments necessary for such a government. But why would Ireland need an army or a navy? It certainly is not to the interest of England to allow a hostile power in Ireland. And if she did need these weapons, it is fallacious...
There are fundamental differences between Canadian and Irish problems such that dominion government as applied in Canada would not fit Ireland's case. The negative believes that such a government would not be to the nest interests of Ireland because England cannot understand Ireland's problems, and because dominion rule is not acceptable to Irish people. Different conceptions of law make mutual understanding impossible and checks which the home government exercises over her dominions make dominion government unacceptable. These three checks are the appointment of the Governor-general, absolute control over foreign affairs, and veto power over any legislation which...
...affirmative believes that the dominion form of government is the best possible solution, not only because it would give Ireland absolute control over internal affairs, but also because it would secure her from outside interference. It would insure freedom from supporting imperial establishments and would give Ireland full benefit of such establishments...
Besides being unacceptable to Ireland, dominion rule would not work; first because three necessary conditions are lacking, the mutuality, good will, and veneration for the Empire which other successful dominions have; second, because of the probable abuse of the three checks on the government which the English government would wield. Dominion rule in Ireland would be a mockery of dominion rule in successful colonies...
...welfare has always been sacrificed to British interests. The parallel drawn by the affirmative between Ireland and Canada is fallacious because of two things: first, the aspirations of the Irish are for independence which Canadians never desired; second, Irish and British interests conflict in a way in which the Dominion's interests never have. There is no guarantee that the veto power under dominion government would not operate with just as complete oppression as at present obtains...