IRISH “PEACE”

Southland Times, Issue 18929, 1 May 1923, Page 5

IRISH “PEACE”

DUBLIN NOT IMPRESSED REBELS STILL ACTIVE (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright). (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, April 29. Nobody in Dublin puts much faith in the peace move. As the Free State Government ignores it, and will not make any compromise with the rebels, it is feared further outrages will be enacted during the next few days, but as an organised force the Republicans have ceased to count. REBEL ENVOYS’ ALLEGATIONS PEACE MOVE CABLE “COOKED” SYDNEY, April 30. The Irish envoys addressed meetings on Sunday, stating that Mr Oakes had given them a hint to stop, but they required more than a hint before they stopped. Father O’Flanagan scouts the cabled report of the Republican peace move. He suggests that the message has been cooked en route. Mr Bavin, referring to the envoys taking up a collection, said the Government would carry out its proclamation to the letter. ANOTHER OUTRAGE PROTEST AGAINST OVERTURES The signal cabin at the Great Northern terminus, Dublin, was destroyed by the explosion of a mine laid by irregulars. A passing passenger train had the windows shattered. Seventeen persons, mostly girls, were slightly injured. A special correspondent states that this outrage is believed to be a protest bv extremists against De Valera’s peace overtures. De Valera is no longer able to control the unruly element, who possess large quantities of mines, and are able to do unlimited damage to private property. EARL S SISTER WOUNDED. LONDON, April 30. (Received April 30, 7.35 p.m.) Earl Middleton’s sister, who had been actively co-operating with irregulars in Kerry, was called to a halt while cycling at Sneem on Saturday. She refused to stop and Free State troops opened fire and wounded her in the leg. She is reported U> be in a critical condition. DRAPERY STORE WRECKED. LONDON, April 29. (Received April 30, 9.5 p.m.) Five armed men drove in a taxi cab to Lee at Rathmine’s drapery store in Dublin and exploded a mine, completely wrecking the premises. The damage amounts to £20,000. The attack is believed to be due to the firm’s refusal to obey the Republicans' orders not to advertise in certain Dublin newspapers.