DR. MANNIX

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 273, 12 August 1920, Page 5

DR. MANNIX

CLAIMS RIGHT TO 60 TO IRELAND

STANDS BY SPEECHES IN

AMERICA

(By Telecraph-Preas Aasoolatlon-CopyrlelH London, August 10. Archbishop Mannix, interviewed in London, declared that there was more in the. Government's action than it wished the public to l'ealise. . The hostility of Mr. Hughes and others like him was duo to Dr. Mannix helping to defeat conscription and save democratic Australia from military despotism; and also to tho fact that he had defended Ireland from persistent and systematic vilification in the cables through London, which were the onty cables tlio Australians'-ever net. Tho deliberate attempts made to discredit him in America had failed. Ho stood by every syllable of his speeches. Dr. Mannix said that since the Battle of Jutland the British Navy had not see,red a success to bo compared with the capture of tlio Archbishop of Melbourne without the loss of a singlo British sailor. Whether the Government's action was legal or not must be considered. In any case, it had rendered the British Government in Ireland the laughing-stock of the world. "I still claim the right to go to Ireland, and intend to press my claim by any_monnn in my power. I expect, and desire, no favour or privilege from the British Government." Unless the Bepublican Government intimated that his presence was unwelcome, -he would not consider himself. at least, bound not to go to Liverpool, Glasgow, or Manchester; but whether he could defy tho orders was another question. "I am bound to return to Australia. Mr. Hughes is not my superior, any more than tho Shah of Persia."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

(Rec. August 11, 10.5 p.m.) London, August 10. In the course of the interview, Dr. Mannix 'stated: "I am an Australian citl zen who wishes to visit his native land aftsr seven years spent in Australia. I thought it my duty as Archbishop of Melbourne to 6tand ]>y the weak against the strong. I 'was therefore compelled to use my influence on behalf of the workers, thus my name ,bccame associated with Labour politics. The Australian volunteers did more than their share to win the war." The interviewer asked"Were you, then, in favour of recruiting and volunteering? Dr. Mrmiiix replied: I asked no man to go. I asked no man to 6tay. D?. Mannix assailed Mr. Hughes as defeated and discredited, and said he was feeling nervous because he was losing his hold on office. < Tho interviewer asked: Do you' contemplate taking part in 'the political agitation? D,\ Mannix replied: I have made no plans. Interviewer: Havo you Been Mr. Hughes's statement that your return to Australia may be difficult? Dr. Mannix: Yes; but I am bound to return to' Australia. Mr. Hughes is not my ecclesiastical superior. Dr. .Mannix deplored Irish crime, but said it was political. The Irish peopitt W'2re the most crimeless in the world. Di\ Mannix further stated: "An Irish Republic is also already in existence, and 1 nothing should alter it except a change in opinion among tho Irish themselves. You English people seem _to agree that if Ireland asks for Dominion Home Rule it should lie granted. It seems to follow logically that if Ireland asks for a republic she is entitled to have it. The English say they cannot allow Ireland to bo independent for strategical reasons. Germany might have said the same thing about Belgium. Russia might say the samo thing about. Poland. Apparently some people in England think the principle of self-determination should apply to our enemies but not to our friends."—Aus.-N.Z.' Cable Assn.

' ARRIVAL IN LONDON. ... , London, August 10. The public were excluded from Paddington Station. Two priests and twelve members cf the Irish Kelf-Dptermination League welcomed Dr. Mannix, who prn-. ceciled to Nazareth House.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. August 11, 7.40 p.m.) London, August 10. An unending stream of callers interviewed Dr. Mannix all day _ long. A erow.l assembled in the evening outshle NazaVeth House, and Dr. Mannix delivered aji address, concluding with, a blessing and an appeal to disperse quietly. TJio Archbishop of Perth has arrived from Paris, and proceeded diree'ly to greet Dr. Mannix at Hammersmith.— ,Aus.-N.Z. .Cable Assn. POSES FOR THE KINEMA. (Rec. August 11, 7.40 p.m.) London, August 10. Archbishop Mannix, wearing his episcopal robes and scarlet cap, posed for the kinema in the garden of Nazarcln House, walking backward and forward with, stately bearing. Father VaUglian remarked: "This .will .he t a good picture for Australia and America."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DETECTIVES' CLOSE WATCH. (See. August 11,- 7.40 p.m.) London, August 11. It is understood that Dr. Mannix will remain at Hammersmith resting for a few days. His next move is the closest secret. Detectives aro keeping tiie closest. watch outside the convent.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

DISORDERS IN IRELAND SEARCH FOR MAKERS OF BONFIRES London, August 10. Two 6oldiers were shot dead al Clonakilty. 'Military armoured cars and cyclist patrols are unusually active in Dublin litis morning, searching for persons in connection with the bonfires lighted in the streets to celebrate Dr. Mannix's arrival.

A number of men who were hanging round a (ire at St. Mary's Abbey refused to disperse, and soldiers fired a volley. A man named Farrell was killed, and another was wounded. At a, meeting of the Dubliu Corpora, tion it was announced that the Government liad refused grants ,£170,000 unless the corporation prohibited the recognition of the Dail Eirennn. _ l'ho financial position of the corporation_ is hopeless, and it must close the municipal institution- and sanatoria.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.