IRISH CRISIS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160737, 25 August 1920, Page 9

IRISH CRISIS.

RESULT OF INCENDIARISM TOWN PARTLY BURNED. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association; Received Atigust 25, 10.30 a.m. LONDON, August 23. A large part of Lisburn, near Belfast, has been burned down, owing to the spread of incendiary fires, including business premises owned by local Unionists. A large number of women workers are unable to work. Nationalist women in Lisburn were required to sign a declaration that they were not Sinn Feiners, and were loyal to King George before they were allowed to go into the factories. All declined. THE LORD MAYOR OF CORK. Received August 25, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, August 23. Archbishop Mannix, after visiting the Lord Mayor of Cork in Brixton Prison, stated that Mr Me Sweeney was very prostrated, but all arguments to induce him to take food failed. TROUBLE WITH POLICE REFUSE TO HANDLE ARMS. Received August 25, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, August 23. A party of Irish Constabulary in the Dublin police depot refused to handle arms, saying they did not wish to bo used as a military body to put down the political opinions of the people. They were told the matter would be infixed into. Tlie constabulary then took off their uniforms, donned civilian clothes, and left the barracks.