THE IRISH WAR.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12090, 26 June 1920, Page 5

THE IRISH WAR.

'United Press Association— By Elcc trie Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, June 24. The arrival of a considerable number of troops has eased the situation in Londonderry. Sniping and looting have decreased and arrangements have been made to accommodate an additional 4000 spldiers. Stern measures have been adopted. In the evening the troops fired machine-guns at Sinn Fein snipers perched in trees, and it is believed that 15 were killed. A woman standing in her own doorway was shot dead, whilst many were wounded. The gas supply stopped at sin the morning - . More people ventured into the streets tb-day, althought several more deaths have occurred from random shooting. There have been many minor outrages throughout the country, including the burning of another barracks. Cardinal Logue, speaking at Dublin, said he had received a warning that the time had been appointed for his death. He was thankful because it gave him time to prepare. He had never been a politician and never had said a word to offend anybody, whatever his religion. Meetings of railwaymen throughout Ulster have carried resolutions pledging themselves to support the Government, and handle any munitions ■sind carry troops. •.MORE SHOOTING IN DERRY t Received June 26, 9am Loudon, Jane 25 Throughout the night there was considerable sniping in Derry and the shooting was more intense tonight than previously An ex-so3dier wps shot dead Destroyers assisted the military, ;playing searchlights on the city.