IRISH PROBLEM

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 10, 7 October 1920, Page 5

IRISH PROBLEM

MR. ASQUITH'S PROPOSALS CRITICISED

" A COMPLETE SURRENDER TO.

SINN' FEIN"

(By Teleifraph-Prcß3 Aasoolation-Oopyrlirat London, October 5. Tho newspapers ore sharply criticising Mr. Asquith's proposals. They describe Mr. Asquith's suggestion tJmt Ireland should bo conceded tho status of an autonomous Dominion in tho fullest and widest sense, including the Tight (o a eopnral'o army and navy, and fiscal independence, as a complete surrender to tho Sinn Fein. Mr. Asquith's answer is: "X am not alarmed by tho spectre of an Irish 'Republic. Men do not light for phrases, but for realities." The "Westminster Gazetto" says it prefors Viscount Grey's plan for a time limit within which Irishmen shall bo called •upon to eottli> their own problem, rather than the Asquith suggestion that Ireland should have equal rights with the Dominions regarding external rela-tions.—Ans.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. • M'SWINEY'S HUNGER-STRIKE "NO REASON TO THINK DEATH IS NEAR." London, October 5. The "Daily Mail," reflecting on the changed attitude regarding M'Swiney, declares that tho wondering public are aslcing how it is done. Though ,he hns fasted for fifty-four days his hand is steady enough to shave himself every morning, and ho reads the newspaper daily with, interest. Official reports state there is no reason to think his death is near, and he is in no immediate danger.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

ALLEGED THEFT OF PLANS

SINN FFJN MINUTE-BOOK DISCOVERED. (Rec. October C, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 5. Symington, who was arrested at Brixton for illegal possession of arms, is charged now with stealing nine plans from the Irish Office, including the- Chief Secretary's offices. T.he plans were stoleai while Symington was clerk of the office works. Other discoveries in . his lodgings included a, minute-book of the English, branch of Sinn. Fein, of which Symington is secretary—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

' ANOTHER MAYOR ARRESTED WEEN PRESIDING AT ARBITRATION COURT. (Rec. October G. 8.15 p.m.) London, October 5. Military ' 6urrounded an Arbitration Court In'the Town Hall at Wexford. The police arrested Corish, the Mayor, who was presiding, Folov, a merchant, and Oarty, the (registrar.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,

BARRACKS TAKEN BY SURPRISE

POLICEMEN AND ARMS CAPTTJRED. (Eee. October G,' 8.45 p.m.) Lontfo'n, October 5. Armed men surprised the Schull barracks, near Skibbereen, and took fifteen policomen prisoner. They also raptured a quantity of rifles and ammunition and somo macllßerguns. and th<m burned the building—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '