Southern Ireland.
TERRORISM THREATENED. REPUBLICANS AND COMMUNISTS. THE GOVERNMENT POWERLESS. United Preet Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received August 15, 12.55 p.m.) LONDON, August 14. Another reign of terrorism Is threatening Southern Ireland, according to the Dally Express* special Dublin correspondent. A few thousand Republicans, aided by a strong Communist element, are threatening to embroil the country in further bloodshed. Qreat dumps of ammunition are hidden throughout the country, and the Republicans are secretly drilling. The Minister of Justice admits frankly that the Government Is powerless to deal with the rebels under the ordinary law, and has resolved to seek emergenoy powers. The nature of these has not been disclosed.
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Waikato Times, Volume 110, Issue 18408, 15 August 1931, Page 7
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108Southern Ireland. Waikato Times, Volume 110, Issue 18408, 15 August 1931, Page 7
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