IRISH ENVOYS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17027, 28 April 1923, Page 9

IRISH ENVOYS.

BRITISH PASSPORTS ISSUED. AUSTRALIAN RESENTMENT By Telegraph—Press Association—-Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received April 28, 10.30 a.m.). SYDNEY, April 28. It is understood that the Irish envoys will continue their campaign with the object of stating the case for a Republic and collecting funds for the relief and distress caused b v fighting Jt is stated that the authorities regard the relief of distress as a pretence which will not be tolerated by the law. INSULTING STATEMENTS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received April 28, 10.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE, April 28. Mr Bruce announced that he was glad to know that New South Wales had the power to suppress the Irish republican campaign. The Commonwealth had not power since the repeal of the Precautions Act. While many insulting statements had incensed Australians, they were not of such a character as to permit of Commonwealth action. He had notified the British authorities that the envoys were certified by British authorities, a form of carelessness, which to say the least, was embarrassing:. Had they not the protection of their passport, or had the Commonwealth been advised of their mission, action would have been taken before they stepped off the boat.