UNFORTUNATE ERIN.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 40, 13 September 1887, Page 2

UNFORTUNATE ERIN.

TROUBLOUS TIMES. PEASANTRY V. POLICE —WHOLESALE BLOODSHED. London, Sept. 11. A terrible encounter took place at Mitchelstown, County Cork, between the peasantry and the police. The affair arose out of proceedings against Mr W. O’Brien, M.P., who was summoned under the Crimes Act. After the close of the proceedings in the Court a scuffle occurred, which rapidly grew into a wholesale fight. A number of constables were severely injured. Later. In the Mitchelstown fracas on Saturday 54 of the police and 150 civilians were seriously injured. Several of the injured men are not expected to recover. MOUNTED RIOTERS STOP THE WAY. A BLOODY SCENE. THE POLICE BRUTALLY ATTACKED Latest. Large numbers of mounted and unmounted peasants from Limerick and Tipperary attended the demonstration at Mitchelstown on the occasion of the riots. The police believe these formed themselves into an organisation with the intention of provoking a disturbance. The peasant cavalry backed into the ranks of the police, the force breaking their formation and causing disorder. It is reported that hundreds of the rioters dipped their handkerchiefs in the blood of the victims. The bands took their departure playing lively airs while banners were gaily flaunted In the House of Commons Mr Balfour stated that Mr Condon’s remarks were the signal for a brutal attack on tue police, who only fired in self defence. He also stated that nine constables were seriously injured, and expressed an opinion that the Irish political leaders were mainly responsible for the disturbance. Mr J. O’Connor replied and said he was iroud of the magnificent Tipperary boys.