DUBLIN MURDERS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18573, 27 November 1920, Page 9

DUBLIN MURDERS.

FUNERAL OF VICTIMS. THE LONDON CEREMONY. By Tolegraph—Press Association — Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cablo Association. LONDON, Novembor 25. In compliance with the Government s wish business in Dublin was suspended during the procession in connection with tho removal of the bodies of the murdered officers. Huge crowds lined the route from the hospital l to North Avail and stood with bared heads. More than a thousand troops and representatives of Crown units stationed in Dublin participated in the procession, which was headed by a band and ten gun carriages carrying tho bodies. Other hands marched, and aeroplanes flew overhead at North Wall while the coffins were being embarked. The firing party presented arms, and the “Last Post” was sounded as the destroyers left for England. There w’ill be a procession in London to-morrow. At Westminster Abbey the procession will divide and the bodies of throe Roman Catholic officers will be taken to Westminster Cathedral, memorial services being held at both places, Mr Lloyd George attending tho Abbey and Mr Hamar Greenwood tho Cathedral. Lord Horne will represent tho King at the Abbey, and Earl Cavan at • the Cathedral. Sir Hamar Greenwood will walk behind the last gun carriage from Euston Station to tho Abbey. RESPECT ENFORCED. (Received November 26, 8 p.m.) LONDON. November 26. During the passage of the funeral in Dublin, steps were taken to see that tho remains were treated with respect. Warning voices wore heard advising hat wearers to remove their hats. An official message from Dublin states that three youths mysteriously fell from a wall into the Liffey during the passing of the cortege. They were wearing hats at the time.