IRISH AFFAIRS

Southland Times, Issue 17784, 13 July 1916, Page 5

IRISH AFFAIRS

i ijsi'i'ssici) by Tin-: i.cuid?. (By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright,,) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, .Inly 11. Received (July 1 2, r>.no p.m. Tlie House of Bonis discussed l»rd Hardinge’s report. Several speakers warmly criticised Hie Government’s policy, which permitted loyal men to serve their country while the disloyal were left unhindered at their work. Tin 1 man responsible for the rebellion, Mr Birrell, got off uncensured. They believed that Ireland would still have to be governed ■by the. military, and it would probably require a large force under the new proposals. The Sinn l-’einers dominated the west and south of Ireland. Lord Lansdowne said that the bill which the Government was pledged to introduce would take some time to prepare. He was confident that under the system at present in force there ought not to be any fear that the Irish situation would get out,of hand. He believed that General Maxwell had 40,000 troops, and the Government would give all tiie support necessary, a sufficient garrison being maintained during the transition stage. An Order in Council would he issued to-morrow prohibiting the. carrying of arms in Ireland without a permit.