IRISH REBELLION

Southland Times, Issue 19653, 2 October 1922, Page 5

IRISH REBELLION

CAMPAIGN OF INTIMIDATION DESTRUCTION IN KERRY (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association). LONDON, September 29. Although no outstanding occurrences are reported from Ireland, numerous small incidents keep the situation in the foreground. The rebel’s campaign of intimidation is continuing with apparent success. The managers of several British firms in the South have been warned to leave Ireland within a stated time, or pay £509. Frequent attacks by small parties of rebels are reported, but these are generally beaten off, although operations in Clare and Kerry are more serious. A party of Free Staters was ambushed in the Lickeen hills and the commander killed. Destruction abounds in Kerry, railways being rooted up, material stolen, and bridges destroyed. The damage done within the last few days is estimated at. £2,000,000. Twelve deaths in various Southern Counties were reported on Thursday. The rioters in Cork prison caused £3OOO worth of damages. Addressing Dail Eireann, Dr MeCarton proposed negotiations for a truce with, the irregulars as an alternative to what he described as the monstrous proposals of the Government. He said he had not been given any authority from the irregulars, but asked that they be given the opportunity to climb down. Mr Blythe. Minister of Local Government, said the irregulars must recognise that the Government was determined to carry operations to an absolutely successful issue, but it would completely forgive anyone ceasing to offer resistance and accepting Government rule. Mr Johnston (Labour), asked the Government to allow the military courts prov posals to stand in abeyance for a fortnight, during which the irregulars would be asked to abandon their claims. He added that the country backed the treaty, which must be worked. THE ULSTER CATHOLICS. MOVEMENT TOWARDS COMMON PLATFORM. LONDON, September 30. (Received October 2, 12.20 a.m.) A movement has been launched to form a common platform on which the Catholic minority in Ulster can determine a policy. It has been decided to convene a meeting of members including De Valera and Mr Devlin. ___________________