England's Claim:

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 84, 30 July 1914, Page 5

England's Claim:

“THE RIGHT TO MURDER.” HOME RULE FOR IRELAND. AN IRISH MANIFESTO. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] London, July 29. The Irish volunteers have issued a manifesto headed, “The right to murder: England’s Claim.” . The manifesto states that the English Government, through the executive, has re-asserted its old claim to murder Irish people without trial. The shooting at Dublin on Sunday would shame maddened soldiers of a rebel army thirsting for blood. The manifesto concludes that the “rifle is the parent of liberty,” and exhorts the people to arm. The Dublin victims were taken from the morgue to the Marlborough Street Cathedral. Not a single policeman or soldier was present while the procession passed through the streets, thousands participating, all absolutely silent. The public funeral follows to-morrow. Demonstrations of Nationalist volunteers at Athlone against the so-called • “Dublin murders,” included squads of the Dublin Royal Artillery Reserve, which had just completed training. It is stated that a trawler landed twelve machine guns at Kingston, anfl motor cars conveyed them to Derry and Belfast. Tire Government returned to volunteers twenty-seven rifles captured at Clontarf. PRESS COMMENT. i (Received 8.0 a.m.) Loudon, July 29. The Times, • in a leader, urges that the war imposes an instant duty upon the political parties. While the groat Powers are furbishing their armour, it is obvious England caninot turn aside and engage in an election. No change of Government was possible at present. The Times appeals to the Homo Rulers to agree to the exclusion of Ulster and Fermanagh, subject to a reconsideration of the whole issue early in the future. The Irish Times declares that no effective Government exists in Ireland, and suggests that the Nationalist and Ulster volunteers should cooperate to preserve the public peace. ■ The Daily Chronicle demands the withdrawal of the arms proclamation and to give a sort of recognition to the volunteer forces. The proclamation will inevitably provoke conflicts with the Nationalists in Ireland. The Chronicle adds: “It is rumored that the Government is willing to offer to leave out Antrim, Down, Derry and Armagh, and abolish the time limit.” The Telegraph says there is an impression on both side s that the Government, owing to the European situation, will .go far to satisfy the Covenanters, and severe pressure is likely to be put on both Nationalists and Ulstermen.