THE GREEN COUNTESS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 235, 30 June 1919, Page 5

THE GREEN COUNTESS

ALLEGATIONS AND A DENIAL By Telegranh—Preis Assoolation-OopyriEht (Rec. June 29, 5.5 p.m.) London, Juno 19 (delayed). The Irish-American delegates, in a let ter to Mr. Llovd George, demand the Countess Markievicz's release. They describe her as the Minister of Labour in the Irish Republican Cabinet, and, declare . that her punishment is a reprisal for- her giving information in regard to tlio atrocities in the report. The delegates admit that mucli of the evidence regarding tlio atrocitics perpotrated on women was furnished by the Countess\ Markievicz; that sho, possesses evidence of unspeakable outrages, details of, which, were not publishod. The delegates even possess proof that British spies shadowed the Countess, and that direct threats were made against her during the delegates' inquiry.—Atie.N.Z. Cable Assn.

TThe Countess Markievicz was sentenced to four months' imprisonment for inciting traders to boycott the Irish constabulary.!

.CHARGE REFUTED. . (Rec, June 29, 11.5 p.m.) London, Jntio-28. • The allegations of the Irish-American delegates that tho Countess Markiovicz was prosecuted as a reprisal for giving information is officially declared to be totally without foundation. Long before the delegates' visit the statement Tyas mado in the course of a speech by thq Countess Markiovioz for which sho was prosecuted. In this she urged the people to treat tho police its lepers, declaring that the State pay received by tlie polico was blood money. The prosecution was ordered on. May 25, and tho. District Inspector was murdered in broad daylight in Thurles Street-on June 23.—Router.

A NEW IDEA FOR IRISH SETTLEMENT LORD PLIJNKET'S SUGGESTIONS London, June 27. Lord Plunket has inaugurated an Irish Dominion League, aiming at securing a / settlement of the Irish question: on the lines of Dominion home rule, and creating (i representative body of nationalists and unionists, which the Government" would consult.—Aua.-N.Z. Cable Assn. •

THE SCHEIJT, EXPLAINED. (Rec. June 29, 5.5 p.m.)

London,-June 28. Lord Plunketr's scheme proposes that Ireland should cease to bo represented fit Westminster, and have similar representation to the Dominions in the League of Nations, and at the Imperial Conference. The Irish Parliament, though, would control the internal government, taxation (including Customs and excise), but it was -'fesential that trade • relations with Britain, preferably on a, free trade basis, should be mutuallv agreed upon. The present defences should continue, Ireland contributing in money and kind. There was no intention to cut the painter.—Aus.-N.Z; Cable Aesn.. '

THE "GREEN PRESIDENT." • New York, June 2i. ■De Yalera has issued the following statement:—"l _ani now ready to assume my official duties as President of the .Irish Republic. I seek the .akLfif America for Ireland, and believe I will get it."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.