DR. MANNIX.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160723, 9 August 1920, Page 2

DR. MANNIX.

ARRIVAL WILL BJS INOPPORTUNE By Telegraph—press Assn.—Copyright. .LONDON, August 7. Archbishop M.anuix’s arrival will he at a particularly inopportune moment for Ireland's peace, it increases the Government's anxiety by stimulating demonstrations .of disloyalty. Archbishop Mannix has ret sent a message to Ireland regarding his intentions, nevertheless Sinn Feiners ale hailing him as the hero of their cause. The G overnment’s precautionary measures are prompted oy the belief that Archbisbop Mannix’s presence will complicate the already inflamed situation and result in bloodshed. Legal authorities are engaged in a controversy as to whether it is lawful to prevent a British subject returning Jp his native land despite his utterances being considered mischievous. It is understood action is being taken under the Defence of the Realm Act, which many consider should have been abandoned when peace was achieved. Australian circles attribute the Government’s firm measures, from which they are not receding, to Mr Hughes’ direct communications. Some newspapers take the view that there is less likelihood of trouble if Arohabishop Mannix is permitted to land unhindered. It has not yet been disclosed whether the police have been instructed to prevent a landing at Liverpool, where most intense excitment among, the large Irish population grows daily. Irishmen fear the Government will trick them at the last moment, allowing the Baltic to berth normally, but only after Archbishop Mannix has been transferred to another ship, possibly a destroyer, which will take him to another port or place him aboard an outward-bound liner to America. RIOTING AT LIVERPOOL EXPECTED. LONDON, August 7. There is a possibility of a riot at Liverpool. Anti-Sinn Feiners are likely to provide a counter-demonstration. The trouble will probably be more acute if. Archbishop Mannix does not appear, because the Sinn Feiners will then fee! themselves foiled. There are no indications that police and troops in Liverpool have been strengthened in preparation for the, Baltics’ arrival on Sunday, which probably means that Archbishop , Mannix will not be permitted to land. SINN FEIN PREPARATIONS AT LIVERPOOL. LONDON, August 6. Mr Kelly, president of the -Liverpool Irish Self-determination League, informed the Australian Press that if the Baltic, arrives during the daytime Archbishop Mannix will be welcomed by 39,000 Irishmen, including 5009 from Manchester The Lord Mayor and Corporation of Dublin will reach Liverpool to-morrow, when Dublin’s freedom will probably be conferred- Numerous societies will present addresses. A proces’ sion fiom the wharf will include Sinn Fein clubs, Gaelic League, Foresters, Deckers ’Union, hundreds of Sinn Fein lings, and five brass bands. Archbishop Mannix will be invited to address a public meeting. Archbishop Mnnnix’s cousin, Canon Madden, will present Archbishop Mannix with an address of welcome. The Liverpool reception committee has already wirelessed Archbishop Mannix and suggested a programme of celebrations. The- Liverpool Courier states that loee.l church dignitaries will not participate in Archbishop Mannix’s welcome. Wireless messages to Archbishop Mannix from Dublin remain unanswered. It is believed the authorities have prohibited communication with the Baltic. Sinn Fein flags are ahoa.fy appearing as nart of the sircct decorations in 1 ivorpool. Tire, arrival of the Lord Mayor of Dublin will be utilised as □ kind cf full dress rehearsal for Archbishop Mannix. WATCHING THE IRISH COAST. LONDON. August 7. The Admiralty has ordered strict watch on the south of Ireland to prevent a tug .-vpuroachirig {he Baltic and attempting to land Archbishop Mannix in Ireland. Destroyers are patrolling the south const in .readiness to act. It is now suggested that the Baltic may be diverted to Southampton in view of police apprehensions of disorder in Liverpool. PAPAL SECRETARY INTERVIEWED. VIOLENCE OPPOSED. NEW YORK, August 7.

The New York American’s Rome correspondent. interviewed Cardinal GaspaVri, Papal secretary, who said: The Holy Sec is opposed to violence in any form, whether 'manifested verbally or bloodily. No cause, however good or holy, can be served by systematic breaking of the law and the murder of innocent pebpie. The Irish bishops, on their own initi ative, repeatedly appealed to the Sinn Feiners for moderation and Christian spirit, but with scant success. It is not surprising that Archbishop Mannix should have created such a stir in tha United States, where the Irish clement is so numerous, lie lias a handsome, engaging personality, and is gifted with impassioned eloquence. Hie Vatican has not taken any steps to curb Archbishop Mannix’s political utterances, and will continue to give full liberty to bishops and clergy as long as they respect theil religious duty. Ireland is not the only country where people are at loggerheads. The same thing is happening in several newly-formed States, where bishops and clergy arc also taking a prominent part in the struggle. The British Government, on the other hand, has adopted, the purely precautionary measure of debarring Archbishop Mannix from Ireland, as his landing there might lead to a renewal of riots and disorder. It is understood Archbishop Mannix will land at Liverpool and proceed straight

to Rome and report to the Holy Father there. There is no truth in the statement that when Mr Balfour visited the Vatican he asked the Pope to exert his influence with bishops and clergy to condemn the Sinn Fein movement. Mr Balfour is too experienced a statesman to he guilty of such an error of judgment. AN INTERESTING STORY. LONDON, August 7. A story has gained credence at Cork that Archbishop Mannix may not be aboard the Baltic, and that while an impersonator at New York received homage aboard the Baltic, Archbishop Mannix left by another steamer.