IRISH DISORDERS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 270, 9 August 1920, Page 5

IRISH DISORDERS

HOLY SEE OPPOSED TO ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE

DR. MANNIX GOING TO ROME TO REPORT TO THE POPE (By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright ~ (Rec. August 8, 5.5 p.m.) New York. August 7. The "New York American's" Homo correspondent interviewed Cardinal Gasparri, the. Papal secretary, who said: "The Holy Soo is opposed to violence in any form, whether manifested verbally or bloodily. No cause, however good or h"" -. can be served by systematic breakin;, of the law and the murder of innocent people." The Irish bishops on their own initiative have repeatedly appealed to the Sinn Feiners for moderation and a Christian spirit, but with scant success. It is not surprising that Dr. Mannix should have created such a stir in the United States', where.the Irish element is so numerous. He has a handsome .engaging personality, and a gifted,, impassioned eloquence. The Vatican has noi taken any steps to curb Dr. Mannix's political utterances, and will continue to give full liberty to tho bishops and clergy as long as tbey respect their religious duty. Ireland is n.it the only country where people are at loggerheads. The same thing is happening in several newly-formed States, where the bishops and clergy are also taking a, prominent part in the struggle.' Tho British Government, on the other hand, has adopted the purely precautionary measure of' debarring Dr. Mannix from Ireland as a landing there might lead to a renewal of riots nnd disorders. It is understood that Dr. Mannix will land at Liverpool and proceed straight to Rome, and report to the Holy Father there There is" no truth in the statement that when Mr. Balfour visited the Vatican he | asked the Pope to exert bis influence with the bishops and clergy to condemn tho Sinn Fein movement. Mr. Balfour is too experienced a statesman to he guilty of such an error of judg-ment."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.

MANNIX HAILED AS SINN FEIN HERO

GOVERNMENT'S PRECAUTIONARY ' MEASURES. (Rec. August 8, 5.5 p.m.)

London, August 6.

Dr. Mannix's arrival will be at a particularly inopportune moment for Ireland's peace. It increases the Government's anxiety by stimulating demonstrations of disloyalty. Dr. Mannix ha6not sent a message to Ireland regarding his intentions, nevertheless' the Sinn Feiners are hailing him as the hero of their cause. The Government's precautionary measures are prompted by the belief that Dr. Mannix's presence will complicate the already inflamed situation, resulting in bloodshed. Legal authorities are < engaged in a. controversy whether it is lawful to prevent a British subject to return '.o his nativo land, despite the fact that his utterances nro considered to bo mischievous. It is understood that action will be taken under the Defence of tho Realm Act, which many consider should havo bpcii abandoned when peace was achieved.

Australian circles attribute the Government's firm measures, from which thev are not receding, to direct communications from Mr. Hughes. Some newspapers take the view that there is less likelihood of trouble if Dr. Mannix is permitted to land unhindered. It has not vet been disclosed whether the police have been instructed '.o prevent a landing at Liverpool,-where the most intense excitement. among the large Irish population grows daily. Irishmen fear that th"e Government will trick them at the last moment, allowing the Baltic to berth normally, but only after Dr. Mannix has been transferred to another ship, possibly a destroyer, which will take him to another port or place him on board an outward bound liner to America.— Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. PREPARATIONS FOR RECEPTION AT LIVERPOOL. (Rec. August 7, 5.5 p.m.) London, August G. Mr. Kelly, president of the Liverpool Irish Self-determination Leagtio, has informed the Australian Press Association that if the Baltic arrives in the daytime Archbishop Mannix will be welcomed by 30.000 Irishmen, including 5000 from Man, Chester.

Tho lord Mayor of the corporation of Dublin will reach Liverpool to-marrow, when Dublin's freedom will probably be conferred on the Archbishop. Numerous societies will present addresses, and the procession from tho wharf will include Sinn Fein clubs, tho. Gaelic League, the Foresters, the Doctors' Union, hundreds of Sinn Fein flags. And five brass bands. Archbishop Mannix will bo invited to address a public meet-ing.-Au9.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. August 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, August G. Dr. Mannix's cousin, Canon Madden, will present Dr. Mannix with an address of welcome. Tho Liverpool reception committeo lias already sent a wireless message to Dr. Mannix, and. suggested a programme of celebrations.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. London, August 1. , Tho "Liverpool Courier" siates that the local Church dignitaries will not participate in Dr. Mannix's. welcome.—AwN. 3. Cable Assn. ARCHBISHOP MAvlot" BE ON BALTIC STORY CIRCULATED IN CORK. (Rec. August 8, 11.5 p.m.) London, August 7. Wireless messages sent to Archbishop Mannix from Dublin remain unanswered. It is believed that the authorities have prohibited communication with the Baltic, in which lie is a'passenger from Now York. Sinn Fein flags are already appearing as part of the street decorations in Liverpool. Tho arrival of the Lord Mayor of Dublin will bo utilised as a kind of full dross rehearsal for Dr. Mannix's arrival. A story has gained credence at Cork that Dr. Mamux mav not be on board the Baltic, but that while an impersonator at New York received homage aboard tho Baltic Dr. Mannix left, by another steamer.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

ADMIRALTY'S PRECAUTIONS

BALTIC MAY BE DIVERTED TO SOUTHAMPTON.

(Rec. August 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, August 6. The Admiralty has ordered, n strict watcli on tho South of Ireland, to prevent a tug approaching tho Baltic and attempting to land Dr. Mannix. in Ireland. Destroyers patrolling the south con*.t arc in Tcadiness to net. It is now suggested (hat the Baltic may be diverted to Southampton in view of the police apprehension of disorders in Liver' pool.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn; WILD SCENE" "STtHE COMMONS SUSPENSION OP MR. DEVLIN. London, August fi. There was a wild scene in tho Houseof/,'ommoiw during tho committee stago of the littoral ion of Order in Ireland Jiiil. Mr. J. Devlin lengthily denounced ~e proceedings as u humbug and a ,*min. 'lie was called to order for irrelevance, but declined to be seated, and continued speaking. The House was in committee, and tho Speaker was summoned; and a motion for tho suspension of Mr. Devlin was carried by 229 votes to 43. The Speaker asked Mr. Devlin to leave, and he did so, followed b.y the remaining Nationalists tho great majorif.v of the Labour members, and some Independent Ijibenils, amid tho jeers of tho Ministerialists. The occupants of tho front Opposition bench, both Liberal and Labour, remained in their seats and took no part in tho demonstration.—Router. coloniallome rule NOT ACCEPTABLE TO DE VALERA. Washington, August 6. De Valora announces that ho- sent a cablegram to Arthur Griffith, charaoteß.

lEintf as absurd tho reports that lie is willing to accept Colonial Home Rule. It is evident, he says, that an attempt is being made to fool the Irish people. "Anyono in possession of a letter of mine, no matter lion- confidential, on such a topic, is free to publish it. Surely no one can think that now a republic is established 1 would counsel tho coui's3 I refused to stand for when the republic was still' a hope."—Aus.-N.Z. Cabl9 Assn. MUTINY OF CONWAUGHT RANGERS ORGANISED IN CAUSE OP SINN FEINISU. Simla, August 6. A Court of Inquiry regarding tho recent nvuiiny of the Connaught Hangers at Jullundur found that the outbreak was a prearranged and organised movement in the cause of Sinn Feinism. Tho gen. eral commanding the Sixteenth Division concurs in the finding. It is recom-> mended that ninety of the ringleaders should bo tried by court-martial.—Aus.-N.o. Cable Assn. WOMEN ASSIST INJHLITARY SEARCH LOOTING AND WRECKING RAID BY SOLDIEKS. (Rec. August 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, August 6. Women accompanying the military in a raid in the village of Swords, County Dublin, searched all women residents, even compelling some to remove their shoes and stockings. Many letters and documents were seized. One arrest was made. Two hundred soldiers raided, looted, and wrecked six house*, at Doon, Tipper-ary.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.