STORMY PETRELS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 April 1923, Page 5

STORMY PETRELS.

IRISH ENVOYS IN AUSTRALIA. ’ SUPPRESSION OF CAMPAIGN. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Sydney, April 28. It is understood the Irish envoys will continue their campaign, with the object of stating the ease for the Republic and collecting funds for the relief of the distress caused by the lighting. It is stated the authorities regard the relief of distress as a pretence, which will not be tolerated by the law 7. Melbourne, April 28. Mr. Bruce, Federal Premier, announced that he was glad to know New South Wales had power to suppress the Irish Republican campaign. The Commonwealth had not power since the repeal of the War Precautions Act. While many insulting statements had incensed Australians, they were not of such a character as to permit Com : monwealth action. He had notified the British authorities. The envoys were certified to by the British authorities, carelessness ■which, to say the least, was embarrassing. Had they not the protection of passports, or had the Commonwealth been advised of their mission, action would have been taken before they stepped off the boat.