THE IRISH INFORMERS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1014, 6 August 1883, Page 3

THE IRISH INFORMERS.

[rkuter’s 'telegrams— copyright. ] Melbourne, Saturday. The captain of the steamer Pathan interviewed Mr James Service to-day and protested strongly against the action of the Government in preventing the landing of the Irish informers, who are passengers by the Pathan. His efforts ' were, however, without avail, and he has since refused to supply food or water to the police who are stationed on board the vessel. The Government will come to a final decision in the matter on Monday, and in the meanwhile the “ Invincibles will be compelled to icmain under police supervision on board the steamer. [Received August 6, 12.15 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day. Hanlon and Kavanagh have admitted they were placed on board the Pathan by London detectives. Smith is bound for Sydney. He denies his identity, and his manner yesterday was most violent.

The relations between the captain and officers of the Pathan and the police have improved* The Pathan sails to-day for Sydney. Communications are passing between Mr Service and Mr Stuart, Premier of New South Wales, with a view of cooperating in the settlement of the difficulty. [Received August 6, 2.30 p.m.] Later. The latest information regarding the informers is that Kavanagh and Hanlon have signed an agreement consenting to their friendly deportation beyond the Australian colonies. [Received August 6, 12.15 p.m.J London, Augusts. It is reported here that the Victorian Government some time back informed the Imperial authorities that the Irish informers would not be allowed to land in Victoria, but that nevertheless Hanlon, Kavanagh and Smith were secretly shipped on board the Pathan by the London police.