SINN FEIN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18584, 10 December 1920, Page 5

SINN FEIN.

THE PEACE OVERTURES. FATHER OTLANAGHAN'S TELEGRAM. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. Reuter'a Telegram*. LONDON, December 8. Regarding the prospects of an Irish .truce, it is stated by a high authority I that if it is agreed that Father O'Flanaghan's message represents the full force of Sinn Fein moderate opinion, the Government reply will embody the following principles:—No amnesty, no republic, and cessation of the campaign of outrage and murder. Well-informed circles believe that* the repudiation of Father O'Flanaghan's message is due to Sinn Fein fugitives from justice desiring an amnesty* (Received December 9, 7.40, p.m.) LONDON, December 8. The "Star" states that Mr Lloyd George is disappointed at the response to the Government's offer to negotiate with any authority in Ireland competent to represent any large body of opinion. He has seen Mr Arthur Henderson, who is able to say little except that there is a large Irish element anxious for peace, as the Premier is well aware. The Government insists that it is the duty of the leaders of moderate opinion in Ireland to disown the physical force party.

AUSTRALIAN ARCHBISHOP SEEKS TRUCE. (Received December &, 8.35 p.m.) .IjONDON, December 8. Archbishop Clune, of Perth, is interesting himself for Irish peace. He saw the Premier and him the results of his conversations with certain Sinn Fein leaders, who desired a truce. It is believed that Archbishop Clune impressed the Premier, and his intervention has improved the prospects of peace.

COURT-MARTIAL SENTENCE. (Received December 9, 7.40 p.m.) LONDON, December 8. The court-martial sentenced Fitzgerald and Edwards, proprietors of "Freeman's Journal," to six months' imprisonment. The newspaper also was fined £6OO. The charge against the defendants was that they»jpread a false report intended to cause dissension.