“GANG OF ASSASSINS.”

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16454, 16 June 1921, Page 7

“GANG OF ASSASSINS.”

LABOUR M.P.'S OUTBURST. IRISH DEBATE IN HOUSE. GOVERNMENT WILL DEFEAT CONSPIRACY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received June 16. 9.10 a.m.; LONDON, June 14. In the Hour© of Commons, Mr J. Devlin (Nationalist Belfast) moved an adjournment on tfie ground of want of proper control of the Crown forces in Belfast on Sunday. He accused them of cowardly crimes, including the murder of two youths named Duffy, and also three other men, who were dragged from their beds 1 and shot without the Government attempting to bring their assassins to justice. Mr J. J. Jones (Labour, West Ham) repeatedly interrupted tho debate, shouting epithets at Sir Hamar Greenwood. Chief Secretary for Ireland. The Speaker. Mi J. H. Whitley, rebuked Mr Jones, saying that unless be restrained himself ho must leave the House.

Sir Hamar Greenwood, replying, said that conditions in Belfast were still unsatisfactory. Rioting and shooting continued. It was an unworthy presumption to say that these brutal murders were committed by the Crown

Mr Jones shouted: ‘‘Three cheers for the chief assassin.

The Speaker again warned Mr Jones, who, when lie repeated the statement, was compelled to leave the House, crying. “ Good-night, assassins. You are a gang of assassins!” Mr Devlin also interrupted and called down the Speaker’s rebuke. Sir Hamar Greenwood continued that ther© was a deliberate campaign bv Sinn Fein gangs to destroy the success of the Northern Parliament. Within the last few hours a. considerable portion, of the Belfast waterworks were destroyed. The Government wanted to hand over the administration of Ireland to Irishmen. He concluded by appealing to Commoners to remain united against this rebellion. The Government would take every step to defeat the conspiracy by Sinn Fein, which aimed at breaking up the Empire. Mr Devlin’s motion was defeated by 192 votes to 64. c