IRELAND

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18467, 31 January 1922, Page 5

IRELAND

Li REIGN OF TERROR. RAIDS IN SOUTHERN DISTRICTS. > MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. , Pxees Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, January 30. (Received Jan. 30, at 5.5 p.m.) In consequence of armed gangs creating a reign of terror in several southern districts in Ireland, where they carried out many robberies and hold-ups, the Republican army has declared martial law over a large part of Tipperary. The proclamation is more drastic than any British proclamation during the recent fighting in Ireland. It makes the unauthorised possession of arms punishable by death. Killarney justices have handed over the control of the town to the army In order to frustrate the depredations by _ armed marauders located in the mountains. —A. and N.Z. Cable. , IRISH CONGRESS. MR DE VALERA ELECTED PRESIDENT." PARIS, January 28. The Irish Congress, amidst cheers, unanimously elected Mr de Valera President after the latter had stated that he would only accept the position provided that it did not carry any political significance. Ho added that he wanted the Congress to forget that there Were two political parties In Ireland, and to insist that the organisation should not be used for the purposes of any- political party.— Times. new World federation. PARIS, January 30. (Received Jan. 30, at 5.5 p.m.) The Irish Congress decided to form a new world federation called Fine Ghaodheal, meaning the family of Gael, with the motto “Greater than all telling is the destiny God has in mind for Ireland.'-'— A. and N.Z. Cable.