NEW GOVERNOR.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 25, 31 January 1928, Page 7

NEW GOVERNOR.

TROUBLE IN IRELAND

Mr. Jas. MacNeill Guarded By

Detectives.

THREAT BY " THE GHOSTS."

(By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.)

(Keo 'red 0.30 a.m.)

LONDON, January 30.

The "Daily Express" states that news of a plot to assassinate Mr. James MacNeill, the newly-appointed Governor-General of the Irish Free State, reached Scotland Yard during the week-end from the Dublin police.

They stated they had reason to believe that attempts will be made 011 the life of Mr. MacNeill while he is in London, or during his voyage to Ireland.

Armed 'detectives are guarding Mr. MaeNeill's house and will also accompany him to Holyhead when he goes to Dublin to be installed as GovernorGeneral. The Irish police will take over the responsibility at Holyhead.

The "Daily Express" says leaflets &re being circulated in Ireland calling for someone to "give the new representative of Britain the reception he deserves." The leaflets bear the words: "Signed and issued by the ghosts."

Detectives in cars guarded Mr. MacNeill from his home to Euston, and also aboard the train at Fishguard.— (A. and N.Z. and Sydney "Sun.") GUN DUEL. Detective Engages Two Assailants. YOUNG MAN SHOT. LONDON, January 30. A mysterious attack upon a detective occurred in Dublin. While the detective, John Harling, was going to his home he saw two men sitting on a seat at the side of the road. As they looked suspicious Harling drew his revolver. When he was entering his gate a shot was fired. The detective replied and a rapid exchange of shots followed. One man ran away. Harling telephoned for the police flying squad, which later discovered the body of Timothy Coghlau ; aged 21. The police are at a loss to understand the reason for the attack. It is not established whether Coghlan was one of Harling's assailants or whether he was a passer-by, as the shots brought many people out of doors.