IRISH ELECTIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1932, Page 5

IRISH ELECTIONS

THE SHOOTING TRAGEDY. MAN CHARGED - WITH MURDERS, «**VTWfPS (United Pry si Aaaogiation.-,*-J)y Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) LONDON, February 16. Evidence that- a quarrel preceded the shooting of the candidate Reynolds and the detective McGeehan was given when the ' man Teddy was charged with murder of the two former at the Ballinamore Barracks.. Air Francis MeNamee, a relative of the accused, Leddv, in his, evidence, said that the candidate, Reynolds, accused Leddy of canvassing against him, which charge Leddy denied, after .which blows were struck, and there were mutual threats to kill made. Reynolds exclaimed that he took a wrong path in order to get Leddy his pension, and that he would “break” him. Thereupon Leddy got a gun and two shots were fired. Leddy was remanded.

PRECAUTIONS BEING TAKEN. DUBLIN, February 16. Reports from Dublin state that troops have arrived there, and that, u number of electoral precautionary measures were, taken to prevent intimidation. Reports were received to the effect that, shots were fired at another Government candidate. /I lieso reports are now declared to be lalse. FINAL MEETING HELD. DUBLIN, February 16. Mr Eamonn I)e Valera (Leader of the Finlimi Fail Party) addressed uss final meeting before the election, at College Green in Dublin. He had a vast assemblage.