THE PENZANCE LANDING

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160725, 11 August 1920, Page 2

THE PENZANCE LANDING

DB. FOLEI’S STOll'r By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. LONDON, August 9. The Baltic was stopped by a destroyer, and Archbishop Mannix was taken to Penzance. , Dr Foley, Bishop of Balfarat, in an interview by the Australian and' New' Zealand Press Association at Liverpool, said: British destroyers accompanied the Baltic for three hours last night. One came alongside about 11.90 and or* dered the Baltic to stop. Two officers came aboard and presented General Macready’s and Field-Marshal Wilson’s documents, the purport of both being to the effect that Archbishop Mannix’s utterances and actions had be<H the cause of disorder in Ireland and elsewhere, and that he had been forbidden to land in Ireland or visit Liverpool, Manchester, or Glasgow. Field-Marshal Wilson’s document added that apart from these three places. Archbishop Mannix was free to go anywhere in England, Scotland, or Wales. Dr. Foley.stated; Archbishop Mannix protested against being taken off the Baltic, I was present at the top of the ladder when, an officer tried to persuade him to leave the ship. Archbishop Mannix said: “I refuse to leave the ship.” The officer again attempted to persuade Archbishop Mannix, who again refused, upon which the officer put his hand on Archbishop Mannix’s shoulder, which was probably equivalent to a legal arrest. Archbishop Mannix walked down the ladder, the passengers of the second and third class cheering him, but the crew did not participate. The Australian Press asked Dr Foley his personal opinion of the Government’s action. He replied; “I think it very stupid and foolish.” Dr Foley added; “Father Vaughan accompanied Archbishop Mannix aboard the destroyer, and went with him to Penzance.” Asked if Archbishop Mannix expected these proceedings, Dr Foley replied in the negative, adding that Archbishop Mannix fully expected to be allowed to land at Liverpool. Dr Foley stated that Archbishop Mannix received many wireless messages, but did not reply because he had nothing to say. If he had wanted to reply, he would have been allowed. He had perfect freedom aboard. Dr Foley denied'a rumour that Archbishop Mannix was confined to bis cabin. He spent most of the time conversing with the passengers. In reply to a question as to whether Archbishop Mannix would go to Ireland, Dr Foley said he had no idea, but thought it possible the prohibition would be withdrawn. DISAPPOINTMENT AT LIVERPOOL. LONDON, August 9. Before the Baltic reached the pier the Australian and New Zealand Press Association’s representative conversed with Bishop Shiel, of Rockhampton, and Bishop McCarthy, of Sandhurst, who had just posed for photographs. Bishop Shiel declined to discuss the treatment of Archbishop Mannix, remarking: “It is bad enough for one of ns to be in trouble.” He was confident that Archbishop Mannix was aboard the Baltic, Amusing incidents marked the berthig of the Baltic at 5.30 in the evening. A crowd of several hundreds was at the landing stage. When the vessel was a hundred yards out, priests shouted: “Where is Mannix? Is he aboard?” Many passengers responded “No.” Next a lady passenger coo-eecl several times. Further questions elicited Archbishop Mannix’s fate. After cheers for Archbishop Mannix, mingled with hoots, Bishop Shiel recognised Dr Foley, for whom cheers were raised. Dr Foley gave further particulars of last night’s events. The crowd on the wharf sang the Irish Soldiers’ Song, their new national anthem. During the singing Bishop Shiel smiled, but the Australian Press Association’s representative did not notice 'him singing. -Further cheers for Archbishop Mannix were given. Somebody shouted, “God Save Ireland.” Then quiet reigned. Many thousands waited outside the barrier, two hundred yards distant, ready to form a procession, but dispersed when they learned that Archbishop Mannix had landed at Penzance. DUBLIN PARTY RETURNING. LONDON, August 9, The Mayor of Dublin informed Australian Press that Ms party wah returning to Dublin to-night, adding: “Do not worry. We will get him to Ireland all.right.” THE A-RCHBISHOP INTERVIEWED. - LONDON, August 9. It is understood in London that Archbishop Mannix will stay the night in Plymouth as the guest of the Catholic Bishop. interviewed at Penzance, Archbishop Mannix said the destroyer intended to convey him to Fishguard, hut a wireless received en route altered the destination, as there was some objection at Fishguard. He had no fault to find with the manner in which orders were carried out. The commander of the destroyer (Wyvern) showed him great courtesy, and did everything to make his involuntary cruise comfortable. Archbishop Mannix added that he had no mission in England. His landing in England was involuntary. He had no desire to see England, but wanted to go to Deland. In reply to a question as to what object he had in visiting Ireland, he said; “I am a native of Ireland. It is my home. I have been absent seven years. It is time I returned.” Archbishop Mannix, interviewed at Plymouth, said he thought the Government were making the position worse for themselves. They were putting him to very slight inconvenience, but were making themselves very silly. He added; “I am not going to Ireland to tell the Irish my views. They have made up their own minds.” Archbishop Mannix left Plymouth at midnight for London. Thdre are many •'bonfires in London to celebrate Archbishop Mannix’s ' return. It is believed Archbishop Mannix will find means of visiting Ireland despite the veto.