IRISH CRISIS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 20045, 7 September 1920, Page 4

IRISH CRISIS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. ; NKW YORK, September 5. ,I'he “ New York American’s” corespondent at I’arkuasilla, County Kerry, interviewed Air Bernard Shaw, who said; "The M’Swiney. hunger strike is practically a form-of determination to die rather than to submit to a decree Of punishment, and a. pru- , dent Government should, therefore, be most careful how it decrees punishment, because it will either he forced to reduce itself to absurdity or unconditioual surrender, or else go ■ through with it and become responsible to the public conscience for the victim’s death. I would -not be in Air Ldbyd George’s shoes for anything if he really wishes to make Mr M’Swiney a martyr. MacSwiney is the sort of a martyr. M’Swiuey is the sorb of fiercest llaroe.” « Reuter's Telegram?. LONDON, September 6. Air Lloyd George, replying to the request of Air Hylau, Alayor of New I York, to release Mr M’Swiney, states his policy firmly, and says that he cannot interfere with the course of justice and law.