THE NEW IRELAND.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16637, 20 January 1922, Page 7

THE NEW IRELAND.

GOVERNMENT’S NEEDS. BANK LOAN RUMOURED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrfffhfc Australian and Jf.Z. Cable Association. (Received January 20, 8.50 a.m.) LONDON, January 19. It is eemi-edffiLaiaUy stated that the Bank of Ireland is arranging to lend £1,000,000 to enable the Provisional Government to provide for its immediate needs. It is understood the first Budget wiU not make any drastic departures in taxation, CHIEF POBTMABTER* /Received January 20, 8.50 a.m.) lONDON January 19. Alderman Walsh, whose sentence to death for participating in the Easter rising in Dublin vae afterward* commuted, has been appointed to the charge of the Irish Poet Office. UNDER THE EYEB OF POLICE BURGLARS AT THE CABTLE. (Received January 20, 8.50 a.m.) LONDON, January 19. During the handing over of Dublin Castle, burglars entered ' tho house of the commander of constabulary in the castle yard, and carried off a quantity of jewellery, though the yard was lined with police. SETTING UP THE GOVERNMENT. (Received January 20, 9.15 a.m.) LONDON, January 19. Mr Austin Chamberlain, speaking at Glasgow, said Mr Lloyd George and such of his colleagues as ho had consulted unanimously decided not to seek dissolution prior to the proper establishment and equipment of the Irish Provisional Government. TROUBLES ALREADY. THE UNEMPLOYED, tlj Telegraph—Pres* Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received January 20, 9.15 a.in.) LONDON, January 19. After holding a. meeting at the Rotunda Concert Hall, Dublin, 120 unemployed remained in possession all night. 'f*hey formed a volunteer army, posted sentries and refused to budge until the Jx>rd Mayor provided accommodation