THE IRISH REPUBLIC

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14583, 4 February 1921, Page 5

THE IRISH REPUBLIC

A SHORTAGE OF FUNDS COLLECTIONS IN DUBLIN. FORCED LEVY ANNOUNCED. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.)' Received February 4, 8.40 a.m. LONDON, February 3. It is stated in Government circles in Dublin that there are signs that the Irish republican army is urgently in need of funds. Collections were made in the streets of Dublin on Sunday, also from houses. A number of the collectors were arrested. The authorities are in possesion of a notice sent to householders in County Tipperary announcing that the colonel of the Mid Tipperary Brigade had decided to impose a levy in order to arm and equip the brigade. A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER. POLICE FORCE AMBUSHED. ATTACKERS DRIVEN OFF. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received February 4, 9.5 a.m. LONDON, February 3. One hundred Sinn Felners commandeered a house belonging to Mr Thomas King, a magistrate, 12 miles from Skibberoen. They prepared an ambush and opened fire on a parly of 18 policemen in motor cars. The police replied and there was a fierce fight, the firing being heard nine miles away. The ambushers neglected to cut the telegraph wires and obstruct the roads, and military and police reinforcements arrived from Clonakilty, when the ambushes fled, leaving six dead and several wounded, together with much ammunition, six guns, blankets and trench coats. There were no police casualties, A TALE OF SAVAGERY. BY A CAPTURED CONSTABLE. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Received February 4, 12.40 p.m. LONDON, February 3. A story of savagery was told at th» County Court, Kerry, by a constable olio was captured by the Sinn Feinera. He was beaten into semi-consciousness and dragged by a rope across the country all /light long. He was then / placed against a wall and offered the . alternatives of resignation from the force or be shot. Refusing he was - again beaten and dragged across the 1 country and thrown amongst pigs. Then he was marched and driven another 20 miles, when lie was told he was free to return to the barrackk. The judge awarded (be victim £2000?Evidence was given that another ’ constable who was similarly treated became demented and died.