IRISH SITUATION

Grey River Argus, 17 August 1932, Page 5

IRISH SITUATION

THE OPPOSITION VIEW. DUBLIN, August 15. “We do not menace, nor challenge the Government.” said Mr O’Higgins, explaining the formation of the “White Army.” “We are not a military body, but an army of peace, standing between the people and the menace of secret organisations. There is no intention to issue arms. Recruiting is proceeding well. There will be no drilling, as long as drilling is an offence, but the backbone consists of men already trained. In the present state of depression, demoralisation is growing among the people/ In consequence of invisible intimidation, the whole people are more or less prostrate at the feet of the secret organisations. Property owners are being greatly jeopardised. Unlesssome organisation stands between the people and the intimidation, the growth of Communistic principles will produce chaos and anarchy.” LONDON REPORTS. LONDON, August 15. The “Evening Standard” says: The Free State is going the way of Germany and Austria, with two irregular hostile armies, separated by the official! State force. A brisk market has developed at ! Lloyd’s, insuring property in the Free ■ State against damage during a strike, | riot or civil commotion. The rate for a year has varied from 5s per cent, on private houses, 7s 6d on commercial premises, £1 on motor cars to as high as £5 on a Roman Catholic Church. All policies are contingent on policy-hold-ers undertaking to take no part in political activities.