Out of Jail

In his room in the Bail Eireann (Irish Lower House) President William Cosgrave signed an order for the release from prison of Eamon de Valera, obdurate chief of recalcitrant Irish Republicans. Many more release orders were signed.

The day following the signing of the order, de Valera and his lieutenant, Austin Stack, marched forth into the sunshine from the dim recesses of the Arbor Hill Barracks in Dublin.

The press was busy vaporing upon the significance of a de Valera free to roam the Free State. Many stressed the excitement in Republican circles upon the release of their leader, and mildly wondered if it would lead to more violent trouble.

Others referred to the Tailteann games (Irish Olympics) and stated that their success, which was doubted, is now assured.

Most interest attaches to the future of the Constitutional Republican Party, which has, since last year's election, held aloof from the Dail. Will de Valera take his position as head of the Party? Will he lead his Party to the Dail and fight constitutionally for the establishment of an Irish Republic? His first words were awaited.