DERRY RIOTS

Southland Times, Issue 17427, 20 August 1913, Page 5

DERRY RIOTS

A GRIM SITUATION. OPPONENTS FACING EACH OTHER. STONES AND BOTTLES. Times—Sydney Sun Special Cable. LONDON. August 19. Received 19th, 7.5 p.m. The situation at Derry recently was very disquieting. If the military had been absent a pitched battle would instantly have commenced. Later advices state that Derry is quieter. The Nationalist and Unionist crowds faced each other, occasionally throwing stones, but the military prevented a collision. Tho rowdier element depends on bottles and sticks. It Is anticipated that there will be a large increase In the number of citizens carrying arms. The Municipal Council has passed resolutions that an enquiry into the conduct of the police is necessary. Strong clerical influence will be brought to hear on Catholics to restrain them from violence. THE CONSTABULARY IN HOT WATER. (By Telegraph.—Press Association. —Copyright). LONDON. August 18. Events in connection with the Derry riots are likely to cause the disbanding of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Religious bitterness is spoiling their impartiality. SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST POLICE. PARTISAN HOME ;RULERS. LONDON. August, 19. Received August 19, 11.5 p.rh. The Derry Council has passed a resolution asking tho Government to inquire into the action of the constabulary. They charge the police with failing to protect the Unionist procession; that they deliberately broke windows in the Unionist quarter with their batons and rifles, and that a shot from one of their rifles killed Armstrong.