THE REBELS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 30 May 1923, Page 9

THE REBELS.

DE VALERA’S MESSAGE. BY CABLE—PRESS ASj3N.—COPYRIGHT (Received 6 p.m., May 29.) London, May 29. De Valora’s proclamation to so called soldiers of liberty signifies the end of civil war, and adds that military success must be allowed to rest with those who , destroyed the Republic. Other means must be found to safeguard the nation’s interest. Do not allow this sorrow to overwhelm you. You have saved the nation’s honour and expedited the law of independence. Laying down your arms is an act of patriotism. PURCHASE OF LAND. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. (Received 9 p.m., May 29.) London, May 29. 1 A Bill was introduced in the Dan to complete land ’ purchase and establishment of a peasant proprietorship in the Free State. It deals with 70,000 peasants who have not yet purchased the holdings, the rent roll being about £1,000,000. Landlords are given li> years to purchase in per cent, bonds, the Government contributing 10 per cent, to the purchase money. The scheme costs the Free State Government £25,000,000. When completed, agricultural tenants and landlords will he abolished in southern Ireland. Only owners in fee simple will remain.—A. and N.Z. Cable.