THE IRISH TANGLE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11443, 24 January 1918, Page 8

THE IRISH TANGLE.

PROSPECTS OF UNRAVELLING.

GREAT EFFORTS BEING MADE. Received Jan. 24, 1 p.m. London, Jan. 23. There is a growing beilof that a settlement of the Irish question is not far distant. Sir E. Carson’s resignation is regarded as a hopeful sign. The Daily News learns from authoritative quarters that Sir E. <'arson will throw Ins whole influence into an endeavour to secure an immediate settlement, which will include Ulster. It is stited in the lobbies that the Government will make a great effort at settlement in the nest few weeks. ■ Lord Plunkct interviewed Mr Lloyd George and others on Monday and then retm-nod and presided at a convention at Dunifin on Tuesday. The convention continued the discussion of the]JGraud Committee's statement and resumes to-day. A GALWAY RAID. FIRE ARMS STOLEN. London, Jan. 23. Twenty disguised men raided two houses near Galway, held up the occupants at the revolver point and took two shotguns, a duckgun, rifle and a bag of ammunition. They declared they were wanted for the next rising.