ARCHBISHOP MANNIX

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160726, 12 August 1920, Page 3

ARCHBISHOP MANNIX

BOUND TO RETURN. United. LONDON, August 10. Dr Manuix, interviewed, said ho did not knoiv whether his exclusion from Ireland was legal. He was seeking advice thereon and he intended to press his rights of admittance unless the Republican. Government intimated that his presence was unwelcome. He did not consider himself in the least bound hot to go to Liverpool, Glasgow and Manchester, lint whether he would defy orders was another question. Whjilo his exclusion from Ireland entailed certain personal inconveniences, it made the British and Irish Governments the laughing stock of the world. Dr Mannix added; “I adhere to every syllable spoken in America. I am bound to return to Australia. Mr Hughes is not my superior any more than the Shah of Persia.” In an interview. Archbishop Mannix stated: I am an Australian citizen who wishes to visit his native Jane! after seven years spent in Australia. I thought it my duty as Archbishop of Melbourne to stand by the weak against the strong. I was therefore compelled to use my influence on behalf of the workers. Thus my name became associated with Labour politics. Australian volunteers did more than their share to win the war.” The interviewer asked: “Were you, then, in favour of recruiting and volunteering?” Archbishop Mannix replied: “I asked no man to go, I asked no man to stay.” The Archbishop assailed Mr Hughes as defeated and discredited. He was fooling nervous because he was losing hold on office. The interviewer asked; “Do yon contemplate taking part in political agitation?” Archbishop Mannix replied: “I have made no plans,” Tire interviewer: “Have you seen Mr Hughes’ statement that your return to Australia may be difficult?” Archbishop Manuix: “Yes, but I am bound fo return to Australia. Mr Hughes is not my ecclesiastical superior.” The Archbishop deplored the Irish crime, but it was 'political. The Irish people wore the most crimeless in the world. Archbishop Mannix further stated: The Irish Republic is already in existence, and nothing should alter it except change of opinion among the Irish themselves. You English people seem to agree that if lie-land asks for Dominion Home Rule it should bo granted. It seems to follow logically that if Ireland asks for a republic she is entitled to have it. The English say they cannot allow' Ireland to be independent for strategical reasons. Germany might haye said the same thing about Belgium. Russia might say the same thing about Poland. Apparently some people in England think the principle of seif-determination should apply to our not to our friends. Archbishop Mannix, wearing his episcopal robe; and scarlet cap;* posed for the cinema in the garden of Nazareth House. He walked back ward and forward with a stately bearing. Father Yaughfui remarked: “This should lie a good picture for Australia and America.” * . An unending stream of callers interviewed Archbishop Mannix all day long. A. crowd assembled in the evening outside Nazareth Unuse. Archbishop Mannix delivered an address, concluding with a blessing and an appeal to disperse quickly. ‘ . Ths, Archbishop of Perth arrived from Paris and proceeded directly to greet Archbishop Mannix at Hammersmith. DETECTIVES WATCHING. LONDON, August 11. It is understood Archbishop Mannix will remain at Hammersmith resting for a few days. His next move iH_t.be closest secret. Detectives are keeping the closest watch outside the convent.