TALES OF DUBLIN.

Clutha Leader, Volume XLII, Issue 87, 9 May 1916, Page 3

TALES OF DUBLIN.

COI'RAGE AND 'DEVOTION. .'{ooo PRISONERS. LONDON', J fay 4. Tlic Times' correspondent at Dublin states that one incident in General well's despatch occurred in a narrow street near the Four Courts. Before the rebels opened hostilities a handful of men were told off to convoy five ammunition wagons from the North Wall railway station to the barracks at the other end of the city. In 'Charles Street the rebels fiercely attacked the party without warning. The live carmen coolly turned the waggons across the road and unharnessed the horses, while the escort poured volleys into the rebels. The waggons formed a miniature laager, where a gallant battle party of Lancers held their ground against a continuous fusillade from the street corners and the surrounding houses. Three ollicers were hit, but one held on till reinforcements came and drove off the rebels. On Thursday night the railway carmen displayed wonderful courage and devotion, creeping through the rebels' lines at night time and returning with food. Many wealthy 'people have been ruined, and thousands of workers have been deprived of their livelihood. I'riests who interviewed the prisoners were told by many: "The dirty Germans sold us. Thev promised to come to our help, but did not come.'' The name German will henceforward lie synonymous in Dublin for cheat and scoundrel. A republican stamp was found ready for issue. It is green, white mid orange, with pictures inset. I'pwards of 111)00 people have been made prisoners in Dublin. They are mostly boys of about IS and of wretched physique. Three minutes after one party was placed on board ship every member was praying. AUSTRIAN OFFICERS CAUGHT. LONDON, 'May 4. Some Austro-llungarian officers, clad in their own uniform, surrendered along with the Sinn Feiners at Dublin Post Office. Two Austrian* were arrested at Hallsbridge, where they were making bombs. UNEARTHING THOSE IN HIDING. LONDON, May 4. The rebels, while in 'possession ol Dublin Post Office, stole .CIO.OOO intended for old age pensions. General '.Maxwell has posted at the police stations of various localities a warning that anyone harbouring rebel? is liable to be arrested and his home de st roved. A house-to-house search is everywhere proceeding. WOMEN VICTIMS. ■LONDON, May 4. The Times' correspondent at Helfasi states that eight women lay dead neai the Dublin 'Custom Mouse on Friday while others who were wounded wen taken to hospitals. Mercer's Hospita alone treated 600 eases, CASEMENT'S FATE.

NOT AMERICA'S CONCERN. LONDON, May 4. A message from New York states that Secretary Lansing has declined Sir Roger Casement's sister's request for an interview with President Wilson, deciding that the matter does not concern America. A RINGLEADER FOUND DEAD. LONDON, May 4. Rahially, one of the Sinn Fein riugleaders, was found shot dead near Dublin Post Office. 'Mr Asquith promised to make a statement in Parliament next week on the causes of the revolt. SIR ROGER CASEMENT. TO APPEAR IN t'JVI'L COURT. LONDON, May 5. Sir Roger Casement will be charger in the civil court of high treason, hav ing been arrested before t.he proelama tion of martial law in Ireland. More over, it is desirable to fully investigate Casement's conduct in Germany, wkicl is impossible under the Defence of th< Realm Act. Important evidence is be ing collected, and Casement will shortly be charged before a magistrate.