LATE CABLE NEWS.
[By Tblbgbaph.]
(Per s.s. Tararua via Russell.)
[News Bpboial.]
London, Dec. 8. The bitterness of feeling in Ireland over the land question is being intensified by sectarian animosities. The Orange Societies are organising movements throughout the country in opposition to the Land Leaguers, and the hostility between the two parties is diily increasing. It is feared that a serious collision will take place, and the authorities are accordingly making extensive preparations for quelling disturbances.
An alarming accident haß taken place at Woolwich Arsenal. A rocket accidentally became ignited, and communicating with other materials, caused a terrific explosion. A portion of the araenal was greatly damaged and a number of personß were seriously injured, though no fatal results are yet reported.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18801216.2.9
Bibliographic details
Star (Christchurch), Issue 3951, 16 December 1880, Page 3
Word Count
123LATE CABLE NEWS. Star (Christchurch), Issue 3951, 16 December 1880, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in