DR. MANNIX IN ENGLAND.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1887, 11 August 1920, Page 5

DR. MANNIX IN ENGLAND.

LANDING AT PENZANCE.

SOME INTERESTING INTERVIEWS

fRv Electric Telecrach.— Copyright.) LONDON. August 9. Before tho Baltic reached the pier at Liverpool, an Australian and New Zealand Press Association representative conversed with Bishop bluet, of Rockhampton, and Bishop McCarthy, of Sandhurst, who had just posed for photographs. Bishop Shiol declined to discuss tho treatment of Archbishop Mannix, remarking; “It is bad for one of us to be in trouble.’’ Amusing incidents marked the berthing of the Baltic at 5 60 in the evening. A crowd of several hundreds was at iho landing stage. When the vessel was a hundred yards out, priests shouted: “Where is Ur Mannix? Is ho aboard?” i Many passengers responded “No!” Next a lady passenger cooocd several Urges, and further questions elicited Dp Manuix’s fate. Aftoc cheers for; Dr Manniv, mingled with hoots. Bishop Shiol recognised Bishop Foley, for whom cheers wore raised. The crowd on the wharf sang Irish soldiers’ songs and their now national anthem. During the singing Bishop Shiol smiled, but the Australian Press representative didn’t notice him singing. Further cheers for Dr Maunix wore given, and some bodv shouted: “God save Ireland!” Then quiet reigned. Many thousands waited outside tho harier 200 yards distant, ready io form a procession, hut they dispersed when it was learned that Dr Mannix had landed at Penzance. The Mayor of Dublin informed the Australian Press representative that his party was returning to Dublin tonight, adding: “Do not worry, we will get him to Ireland all right.” It is understood in London (hat Dr Mannix will stay tho night in Plymouth, as Iho guest of ihe Catholic Bishop.

NO DESIRE TO SEE ENGLAND. Interviewed at Penzance, Dr Mannix said the destroyer intended to convey him to Fishguard, but a wireless message received on route altered the destination, as there was some objection lo Fishguard. Ho had no fault to find with the manner in widen the orders were carried out-. Commander Wyvor, of the destroyer, showed‘him great courtesy, and did everything to make his involuntary erniso comfortable. Dr Mannix added that ho had no mission in lingland, His'landing was involuntary, and he had no desire to see England, but he wanted to go to Ireland. In reply lo a question as to what object he had in visiting Ireland, he said: “I am a native of Ireland. It is my homo and I have been absent for seven years. It is time I returned.” WELL TREATED ON VOYAGE.

Bishop Foley, of Ballarat, in an interview at Liverpool said that British destroy-, evs accompanied the Baltic for throe hours last night. One came alongside about

11.30 p.m. and ordered tho Bailie to stop. Two officers came aboard, and presented Sir Nevil Macßeady’s and Field-Marshal Sir H. Wilson’s documents, tin* purport of both being to tho effect, that Dr Mannix’s utterances and actions had been the cause of disorder in Ireland and elsewhere, and that ho had been forbidden to land in Ireland. or to visit Liverpool, Manchester or Glasgow. Field-Marshal Sir 11, Wilson’s document added that apart from these three places, Dr Mannix was free to go anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales. Bishop Foley stated that Dr Mannix protested against being taken off the Baltic: “1 was present at the top of the ladder when tho officer tried to persuade Dr Mannix to leave the ship. Dr Mannix said: ‘1 refuse to leave the ship.’ The officer again attempted to persuade Dr Mannix, who again refused, upon which the officer put his hand on Dr Mannix’s shoulder, which probably was equivalent to legal arrest. Dr Mannix walked down (he ladder, the passengers of i the second and third classes cheering Dr Mannix,‘but the crew did not participate." The press representative asked Bishop Foley Ibis personal opinion of the Government’s attitude. He replied: “1 think it very stupid and foolish.” High op Foley added: (“Father Vaughan accompanied Dr Mannix aboard the destroyer, and went with him to Penzance.” Asked if Ur Mannix expected these proceedings. Bishop Foley replied in the negative, adding that Dr Mannix fully expected to be allowed to land at Liverpool. Bishop Foley stated that Ur Mannix received many wireless messages, but did not reply, because he had nothing to say. If he had wanted to reply, ho would'have been allowed to do so. He had I perfect freedom aboard. Bishop _ Foley denied the rumour that Ur Mannix was confined to his cabin. He spent most of tho time conversing with the passengers. In reply to a question whether Dr Mannix would go to Ireland, Bishop Foley said he hud no idea; but thought it possible that I tho prohibition would be withdrawn. DEPARTURE FOR LONDON.

Dr. Mannix left Plymouth at midnight for London. Many bonfires were lighted in Dublin celebrating Dr. Mannix’s return. It [is believed that Dr. Mannix will find a means of visiting Ireland, despite the veto. Dr. Mannix, when interviewed at Plymouth, said he thought the Government was making the position worse for themselves. They wore not putting him to the slightest inconvenience, but making themselves \oij silly. He added: “I was not going to Ireland to tell Irishmen my views; they [have made up their own minds.”—(A. and N.Z. cable).

WELCOMES TO MANNIX

LONDON, Aug. 9, The address of the Self-Determination League to Dr Mannix says: “Me gladly join°our brethren in Australia and America in tho honouring of one whose name will bold a foremost pln.ee in the record of illustrious priests and prelates who rose in the dark evil days to right their native land.” Another address extends warmest greetings to Dr Mannix on landing on ahostile ° shore. Students of Maynooth College while protesting against tho Government methods, welcomed them u s proot of the value of Dr Mannix a services to Ireland and to the cause of democracy in ‘ The* Evening Standard publishes a secret Sinn Fein document containing resolutions of tho Dail Kira mi empowering do Valera to spend half a million dollars in connection with tho American Presidential campaign and a million dollars to . secure i America's recognition of the Irish Republic.” It further resolved to appoint a diplomatic mission to Moscow.—(A. amt N.Z. cable). Received August 11, 9.15 a.m LONDON. August 10. The public were excluded from Paddington railway station. Two priests and a dozen members of the Irish Self-Determina-tion League welcomed Dr Mannix. Jhe latter proceeded to Nazareth House—(A. land N.Z. cable.)