IRISH CRISIS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16330, 20 January 1921, Page 4

IRISH CRISIS.

Br Telegraph—Press Association—CopyrightAustralian and N ,Z- Cable Association. IfONDOX. January IS. Genera) Strickland, in his letter to 1 the Deputy-Mayor of Cork, says:—‘ In accordance with the urgent wish of the people of Cork, I used my influence to secure the reprieve of Joseph Murphy. Now T am told that martial law is bringing discomfort to the geueral population. Nevertheless, in the last fort night, there have been dastardly attempts to murder Irish constabulary in Cork city- It is inconceivable that the majority of the inhabitants do not view the murders -with disgust, but I see no traces of steps to purge the city of assassins. 1 am ready to let. martial law vest as lightly as possible upon lawabiding people -if I see signs that they are assisting me. but T can do nothing if a passive attitude continues.” AN AMBUSH IN GALWAY. LONDON, January ISAn ambush at Headford, a village in County Galway, resulted in six out of eight auxiliaries being wounded. Their lorry was riddled with bullets and wrecked. The. auxiliaries returned the fire of the ambusbers, capturing three who were wounded. Tt. is believed that others were killed, as large blood trails were found. THE O'CALLAGHAN CASE.

WASHINGTON. January 18. It is understood that, following a Cabinet meeting at which the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Labour conferred with Mr Wilson the President. sustained the position taken up by Mr Davis, that Mr O’Callaghan must leave the United States. The State- Department’s solicitor pointed out that O’Callaghan could not be given a seaman’s standing, since ho had no seaman's certificate for vise.