HOME RULE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16559, 25 May 1914, Page 7

HOME RULE.

IN CASE OF OUTBREAKS

MOVEMENTS OF CONSTABULARY. By Telegraph—Press Aseoci»tion —Copyright. LONDON, May 22.

It is understood that the movements of the Irish Constabulary were ordered as a precaution in view of possible out- . breaks when the Home Rule Bill leaves the House of Commons.

The Roman Catholic priests are urging their flocks to abstain from processions and bonfires to celebrate the passing of the Bill. ;> AMMUNITION FOR ULSTER. LARGE CONSIGNMENTS LANDED.. LONDON, May 22. . Large consignments of ammunitibn have been landed in Ulster during the last fortnight. v.

•THIRD READING IMMINENT. £_ AN URGENT LIBERAL WHIP. (Received May 24, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 23

An urgent Liberal whip announces that in view of the uncertainty of future proceedings, early attendance on Monday is imperative. Tt adds.that there is a possibility*of the third reading of the Home Rule Bill being taken forthwith. :

MEETING OF CABINET. (Received May 25, 12.35 a.m.). LONDON, May 24

- A hurried meeting of the Cabinet! was held;on Saturday, it is supposed to deal with Monday’s-procedure in the House of Commons arising out-of Thursday’s scene. ; ;

“ CLOSER. TO DANGERS.”. Times” and Sydney “'San” SerrfewL LONDON, May 22.

The “ Times,” in a> leading article, says: “ Sir Asquith’s silence and tfi* further delay of a fortnight may precipitates catastrophe. -All that is clear is that each- day brings us closer to appalling dangers, and that no Prime Minister has ever trifled so long with possibilities which may shake the whole Empire to its foundations.”

The Nationalist volunteer force is steadily growing. Leading Nationalists regard the movement with mixed feelings'/ believing the 'objects of the men controlling the volunteers to be more national than those of the Nationalist members. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is acting apparently uiidei some general order. They are begin fling to join the force in large Hum bers. ’

IRISH AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS. (Received Mav 23, 6.15 p.m.) LONDON, May, 23.

Irish Americans hfive promised £20,000 for guns, ammunition and. uniforms for the Nationalist Volunteers. Official Nationalists fear that American support will be diverted from Parliamentary funds.