IRELAND.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16889, 9 November 1920, Page 3

IRELAND.

.WEEK-END STORM CENTRE,

RIVAL MOBS IN LONDONDERRY. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received Nov. 9, 8.10 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 8.. Londonderry was the storm centre in Ireland during tho week-end. Five police were wounded, and rival mobs were busy.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RAILWAYS HAMPERED, A CRITICAL SITUATION. (Received' Nov. 9, 8,30 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 8. The Irish railway companies state that the position is becoming critical. Dismissals include drivers and firemen. The traffic is gradually being brought to a standstill. The Midland will probably cease in a tew days.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

SUGGESTIONS OF A CONFERENCE.

LONDON. Nov. 8.

An unofficial message states that an Irish conference, representing influential moderate opinion, which has been engaged in Dublin for three months on peace problems, ha-s now submitted its proposals to the Premier, with a request that he receive a deputation. They suggest Dominion Home Rule with defence limitations, and the convocation of an Irish Constituent Assembly to frame a constitution on those lines, Ulster to have its own assembly if it so desires, and a separate Parliament if it so desires.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A SINN FEIN COLLECTION. (Received Nov. 9, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 8. Sinn Feiners in Cork have circulated householders announcing a house-to-house collection for funds to continue arming volunteers.— Aus.-NiZ. Cable Assn.