IRISH CRISIS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16471, 6 July 1921, Page 5

IRISH CRISIS.

THE DUBLIN MEETING.

AGREEMENT ON CERTAIN POINTS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association LONDON, July 4. The conference between Sinn Fein leaders and southern Unionist representatives opened at the Mansion House, Dublin. Intercessory services for the success of the conference were held in several churches. The conference adjourned till Friday after reaching an agreement on certain points. UNIONIST DELEGATES CHEERED. NO TROOPS ALLOWED NEAR CONFERENCE. LONDON, July 4. The deliberations at the Dublin Mansion House conference lasted three ar.d a quarter hours. Lord Midleton and the Unionist delegates were heartily cheered by the crowd as they left. ‘The released Sinn Fein leaders joined in. Mr de Valera and Mr Arthur Griffith drew up an official report, which announced the adjournment till Friday, adding that certain agreements had been come to. The nature of the agreements has not yet been divulged, but it is believed that they include a fresh appeal to Sir James Craig, which the Unionists have undertaken to convey. It 19 noteworthy that no troops were allowed near the conference, the police alone directing traffic. The “ Star-Spangled Banner ” was much sung, and there was a great display of American flags. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, speaking from the ste- s of the Mansion House, said that all hoped that a great deal would come out or the conference, which was the most momentous ever held in Ireland. Mr de Valera also spoke. He said that it was a great happiness to be among his own people. MOYDRUM CASTLE BURNED. A COUNTER REPRISAL. DAMAGE £120,000. (Received July 5, 8.10 p.m.) LONDON, July 4. Lord Oastlemaine's residence, Moydrum Castle, near Athlone, was burned by a party of sixty armed men, who informed Lady Castiemaine that it was a reprisal for recent burnings in the neighbourhood. The damage is estimated *at £120,000.