IRISH CRISIS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17934, 30 July 1920, Page 5

IRISH CRISIS.

f MORE TALK OF PEACEFUL \ SETTLEMENT. BUT SINN FEIN STILL BITTER. Received July 29, 8.5 p.m. LONDON. July 28. Irish newspapers revive hopes of i. peaceful settlement. The "Irish Times” expresses disbelief that force to the uttermost will be adopted It suggests a generous offer for a political settlement might be accepted. ‘‘Freeman’s Journal,”, which is now regarded as a supporter of Sinn Fein, calls for a truce and advises Mr. Lloyd George to propose a par ley between representatives of British control and Irish Republicans in order to find a basis for settlement in Dominion Home Rule, leaving Ulster to decide by County option what it will do. On the contrary, a Sinn Fein statement taunts Ministers with describing as “rushing into anarchy” In Ireland what they call rightly “struggling to be free” in Poland. The statement adds that the most convincing proof of solidarity is the Government’s inability to find a socalled authoritative group ready to assist in breaking the movement for independence. PRECAUTIONS IN DUBLIN. BANK OF IRELAND’S GOLD REMOVED. Received Julv 29, 8.5 p.m. LONDON. July 28. ' As a precaution against a raid on he Bank of Ireland in Dublin, the >uik of the gold reserve was smuggled to an unknown destination in England. Three million was shipped under naval escort in one night. College Green and the streets leading to the docks were occupied by infantry and tanks during the operation. JIANNLVS MOVEMENTS. Received July 29. 9.20 p.m. LONDON, July 28. The "Evening News” states that If Archbishop Mannix is allowed to land in Ireland he will be treated as a hero by the Sinn Feiners. Extraordinary interest is being taken in Man nix’s movements, but the Cabilet’s decisions that he shall not be allowed to land in the United Kingdom can readily be carried out. MR. LLOYD GEORGE CHARGED WITH IN< ONSISTENCY’. Received July 30. 1 a.m. NEW YORK. July 29. A statement issued at Atlantic City says: Mr. Lloyd George’s edict barring Archbishop Mannix from the British Islands contrasts strangely with the Premier’s attitude towards Cardinal Mercier during the war. It merely discloses one of a dozen ot the Premier’s inconsistencies in 1 the Irish question. The Premier abandons democracy when it is a matter of British expediency. This s Premier, who prevents an Irish prelate from landing, is the same who lauded Cardinal Mercier to the skies, the man who wanted self-determina-tion for the world, with a mental reservation that Ireland was not part of the world. QUESTION IN THE COMMONS. (Reuter, i Received July 30, 1 a.m. LONDON. July 29. In the House of Commons, Mr. Kenworthy gave notice that he will ask the Home Secretary by what authority Archbishop Mannix, a British subject born tn Britain, is to be prevented from entering the United Kingdom' without making any defence. SINN FEIN S LATEST BULLETIN. (The Times.) Received July 29, 8.20 p.m. LONDON, July 28. Dublin telegrams say that the latest Sinn Fein bulletin indicates a probable refusal to negotiate on Dominion Home Rule, at least on anything in accordance with Sir Horace Plunkett’s scheme. It is claimed that the Irish solidly favour self-de-termination. DISTING FISHED OFFICERS ENLIST. Received July 29. 8.20 p.m. LONDON, July 28. \ The Government has authorised \ the enlistment of a number of dis‘N tinguished .officers for service with the Irish Constabulary. , POLICE RUN AMOK. Received July*'29, 8.20 p.m. LONDON. July 28. Following on the shooting of Constable Murray, ar West Cork, the dead man’s colleagues ran amok. They set fire to the Town Hall, but residents extinguished the blaze. The police returned later and completely destroyed the building.