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Wanganui Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14065, 20 August 1913, Page 5

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FURTHER RIOTS IN DERRY. SOLDIERS PREVENT A PITCHED BATTLE. Press' Association.—Telegraphs—Copyright LONDON, August 19.' The situation'in Derry ■ has recently been the' gravest'.’ If the military were absent a pitched battle would instantly have commenced. Later advices show that Derry is quieter.. Nationalist and Unionist crowds face bach other, occasionally throwing,stones. The military prevented a collision.' Tho rowdier element depended on bottles and sticks It is anticipated'that there, will be a largo increase in the number of citizens carrying arras. The Municipal Council passed a resolution that an enquiry into the conduct of tho police was neces-, sary. Strong clerical influence has been brought to boar on Catholics to restrain them from violence. CRAVE ALLEGATIONS. AGAINST THE POLICE FORCE. ■ LONDON. August 19. The.Derry Council passed a resolution asking for a Government inquiry into tho actions of the constabulary and police in failing to protect tho Unionist procession, and alleging that they deliberately broke ibo windows of the Unionist quarter with batons and rifles, and that a shgt from one of their rifles killed Armstrong.