1 Charles J. Foy. Barrister. SOLICITOR FOR THE MERCHANTS BANK OF CANADA. Perth, Ont. Feby. 16. 1917. To The Editor. Ireland Publishing Co., 8 West 40th St., New York. New York. U.S.A. Dear Sir; I am taking the liberty of introducing myself because I am
a Subscriber to your Publication which I value most highly inded for
its full and lucid consideration of Irish Affairs, to ask your advice
in a matter which effects all Irishmen but in this case, the Irishmen
of Canada more particularly. To me it appears that signs are not
wanting, that in the near future something will take place regarding
the great struggle now being waged in Europe and that peace will be
declared. The thought has struck me that the Irishmen of the Self-
governing Dominions of the British Empire should be in some position to
make their presence felt and their voice heard in connection with
Irish affairs whe the Peace arrangements are being discussed.
I believe that Ireland should have a voice in such matters and it can be
only accorded her by the concerted action of the Irish throughout the
world. The idea presents itself to me in connection with this matter
and it is this, that the Irish in Canada should bring such pressure as
may be thought advisable, to bear upon the Premier of the Dominions, so
that he, as Canada's representative at that conference, might give
expression to the feelings of the Irish in the Dominion of Canada regard-
ing this very vital question. Another matter presents itself and it is
this, that I would not like to do anything that would in any way 2 Charles J. Foy. Barrister. SOLICITOR FOR THE MERCHANTS BANK OF CANADA. Perth, Ont. Feby. 16. 1917. - 2- seemingly harass the Irish Parliamentary part or otherwise disrupt
their plan of attack, so that I am writing you for advice in the
matter. I know and feel that you are in touch with the Honourable
Mr. Redmond and would know his views and sentiments upon this matter.
I woud therefore ask you for a favour to let me know what you think
would be the best to be done under-the-circumstances. How would you
suggest it being done?if your ideas are not in accordance with
the foregoing? Thanking you in anticipation of an early reply. I remain. Yours truly. Signature