THE IRISH DISORDERS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 135, 7 June 1907, Page 5

THE IRISH DISORDERS.

GOVERNMENT STATEMENTS,

FIRM ACTION TO BE TAKEN.

j LONDON, June 6. j The House of Lords has been engaged 'for two days debating the condition of I Ireland. The Irish peers produced testimony of j increased lawlessness and terrorism. I The object of the anti-grazing agi'.ation, ithey said, was to force sales of land at

The Irish peers produced testimony of j increased lawlessness and terrorism. I The object of the anti-grazing agi'.ation, ithey said, was to force sales of land at ! prairie value. Lord Denman's remark, that cattle-driving wa3 not a crime of a very serious nature, was severely criticised. The Earl of Crewe (Government Leader of the House) explained that Lord Penman had not intended to miniI mise such criminal disorderly acts. He ihad merely argued that c.ttie-driving was less serious than maiming cattle. He heartily agreed with Lord Londonderry in the view that the vindication of the law ought never to be regarded as a party question, and admitted that strict watchfulness was necessary. He added that the Government would not rely on the ordinary law in its efforts to restore order in the disturbed districts. I The Marquis of Ripon (Lord Privy ,Seal) said the C-OT-ernment was determined to put Kito operation all the powers of the law it possessed. The "Daily Chronicle' says Lord Denman's remark was not very judicious, as driving cattle may be used very effectively as a means of intimidation, and may lead to serious disorder.