SEDITION IN IRELAND
STATEMENT BY THE CHIEF , SECRETARY. London, February 26. In the House of Commons, in reply to Mr. Dillon, Mr. H. E. Duke, Chief Secretary for Ireland, stated that 28 men had been arrested in Ireland under the Defence of the Realm Act, on suspicion of aoting to the prejudice of the public safety. He did not propose to try them, but prohibited them residing in Ireland. Mr. Dillon gave notice of a" motion, on the question—Reuter.
WHY THEY WERE NOT TRIED'. (Rec. February 27, 8.55 p.m.) .'"• London, February 26. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law, in reply to Sir John Simon's question whether the trial of the deported rebels was really barred by special serious conditions, said: "If these men were brought to trial the Government would have to mention facts which it is not desirable to mention." The deported men, he added, were not imprisoned, but merely would not bo allowed to reside in Ireland. Mr. Dillon had pointed out the serious state of Ireland, and it was therefore the duty of the Government to prevent another ris-ing.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3015, 28 February 1917, Page 5
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186SEDITION IN IRELAND Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3015, 28 February 1917, Page 5
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