IRELAND

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 26 April 1923, Page 2

IRELAND

PEACE PROPOSALS

FAtLURE OF LUZIO'S MISSION

AN AMUSING INCIDENT

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association)

LONDON. April 24

The Australian Press Association s special correspondent in Dublin says it is understood that Luzio lias decided 1o return early to Koine, as the peaco-makng mission appears to have been wrecked by fcho firmness of the Free State Government. I't is certain that Luzio has seen do Valera recently, who consented to make ponce on the' lines of party proposals, but the Government apparently will not have part in negotiations for peace: while articles in Freeman's Journal and also public statements by Keven and O'Higgins prove clearly that the G< -ernment will not tolerate any intervention by Lttzion now. Luzio was the central figure in an anusing incident in the Slierhourne Hctel to-night, where a dinner given by a member of the St. George's Association, members oi' which, are all Englishmen. Luzio, with his secretary, was sitting on the hotel lounge below when the singing of the National Anthem was heard. Some guests rose and others remained seated. Luzio was embarrassed, not knowing whal to do, and made for a door with his secretary, thinking it was an exit, but he found himself in the pantry, where lie remained until the sieging was over, and then returned solemnly to the lounge and resumed conversation. PRISONERS ESCAPE FROAI CAMP LONDON, April 21. A message from Dublin states that. 71 prisoners escaped fvoivi Curragh cani|vhy means of a. tunnel. A number were recaptured. REPUBLICAN ENVOYS IN AUSTRALIA ENGLAND'S TREATMENT CONDEMNED SYDNEY, April 25. The Irish Republican envoys addressed a couple of large meetings in Sydney. The speeches were, largely condemnatory of England's treatment of Ireland and predictions that the Republic would eventually win through. The mission continues to provide much public press comment. One explanation offered for the large attendances at meetings is that the bulk of the hearers, while not sympathetic, are desirous of learning the envoy's first-hand views. The Catholic press and many priests are unsympathetic, PROPOSAL TO RESTRICT UTTERANCES SYDNEY. April 25. Mr Oakes is consulting with Mr Bavin with the object of restricting the utterances of Irish envoys. Mr Oakes explained that he was surprised to learn that a number of Catholic clergy are identifying themselves 1 with the movement, as In; understood priests and the Catholic press were opposed to the 'envoy's mission. RESIDENCE ATTACKED LONDON, April 24. Irregulars in Cork again attacked the residence of Mrs Powell, sister of Michael Collins. Troops who have defended the house since the earlier attempts lo destroy it drove off the irregulars after a brief exchange of shots. The Ulster Unionist Council decided to erect a statue in memory of Lord Carson.