IRISH TERRORISTS
GOVERNMENT DETERMINED TO BREAK UP GANGS
MARTIAL LAW IN SOUTHERN AREA
CONDITION PRECEDENT TO
PARLEY
<By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright London, December 10. Speaking in tho House of Commons,Mr. Lloyd George said that, during tho; past three weeks the .Government had been in touch with various persons regarding the situation in Ireland. There had been no negotiations, but certain people had offered their services. .The Government had seen both sides, and, after a very careful survey, had decided upon a course. The Government was convinced that tho majority of tho ..people in Ireland of all sections were anxious, for peace and a fair settlement, a9'was the Government; but he was regretfully convinced that tho section which controlled the policy of murder and violence, was not ready for peace on a basis of the unbroken unity of the United 'Kingdom. He referred to tho resolutions of the- Galway County and urban councils ns welcome signs of the new spirit, and aleo to Father O'Flanagan's statement' ;but Father O'Flanagan's action, ho said 1 , had been repudiated Ay the heads of the '-organisa'.Uon responsible for ;the' murders. Theso men, the Premier said, had not given any indication that they were'prepared to surrender on the only ; terras this country could possibly accept.' Tho Government was determined to do nil in its power to break up fhese more' or less organised terrorists. There were/many difficulties in tho way of stronger action, because most of the organised insurgent forces in the South had taken to tho hills, frifai which they n,-ltackett .and ambushed tho police and intimidated the peasantry, who wero tired of this'terrorism. Some men -wearing enntured British uniforms hnd undoubtedly committed outrages for which the forces of the Crown hnd been unjusflly blamed. To meet all these difficulties, the Government had decided to proclaim martial law in -a certain area in Southern Ireland. He hoped the House ' would not press him at this stage to mention the exaotl area. All arms and uniforms in the area must bo surrendered by a certain date to an officer of tho Crown, the_ police, or the parish priest, after which nil unauthorised persons with arms, or in a British uniform would he treated as rebels, and liable to dead on conviction.
Mr. Lloyd George said l he deeply regretted that thiß course was necossary, but. the conditions made it absolutely essential. Tho Government, could not recognise the DaiV Eireann as a body, but a* individuals tlie Government proposed uiat constitutionally-elected representatives of tho people should'be allowed to meet and discuss 'the now situation; but those guilty of crimes for which Alley could lie prosecuted would not be allowed to attend. Mr, Lloyd George concluded: "We must convince the whole of the people of Ireland that the authority of law and the authoriuy of the Empire are paramount; rbnt, having established that fact, the British Houpo of Commons and the 'British nation' are willing to parley with ilhe peoplo of Ireland, with -a view to the establishment of peace, good will, and friendship.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Ass.n, COUNTIES IN WHICH MARTIAL LAW APPLIES. (Rec. December 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 10. Official.—Martial law applies to the, cities and counties of Cork and Limerick, County Kerry, and tho north and south ridings of .County Tipporary, and afflicts a population of 800,000. The area is liable to be extended—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. ARCHBISHOP CLUNE AND THE PREMIER AN IMPORTANT INTERVIEW. (Roc. December 11, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 10. _ Tho "Mail" says great importance is attached to tho interview between Archbishop Clune and the Premier. The latter made inquiries relating to the authenticity of the message delivered from Sinn Fein. The whole position has been considerably changed hy tho message. Tho Government demands that tho rebels shall lay down their arms. The .Sinn Feiners demand that the armistice shall include everybody. Archbishop Clune .replied that tho first was impossible. Many outlying parts of Ireland were uncontrolled, even by tho extremists. He asked Mr. Lloyd George if the Allies were able to compel all the Germans to lay down their arms at tho moment of the armistice. . The Government meets the Sinn Foin demand by asserting that no amnesty can be .granted for the leaders. Archbishop CJune retorted by stating that Botha and De Wet were not excepted from tho, amnesty ■when once the negotiations were begun. The "News" states that Mr. Lloyd George agreed that there was some reason for Archbishop Clime's line of argument, and hinted that Mr, Bonar Law substantially agreed with it. The "News" concludes: "The greatest factor in the Government's etand-pat attitude is the progress of the military in putting down lawlessness and the aversion to accepting anything savouring of weakness."— United Service. .
PREMIER'S TELEGRAM TO FATHER O'FLANAGAN GOVERNMENT'S CONDITIONS OF SETTLEMENT. " -„ (Rec. December 13, 0.35 a.m.) London, December 12. Mr. Lloyd George lias telegraphed to Father O'Flanagan reiterating the Government's offer to parley.-but stating that it should- be clearly understood that the Government must insist that effective Measures be taken to ensure the cessation of crimes and violence and the surrender of all arms unlawfully held, lie continues : "In the House of- Commons on August 1(> awl on several subsequent occasions defined the fundamental conditions to which a settlement must conform. The Government adheres absolutely to those conditions. I shall be glad to learn if the party you represent is prepared to accept them."—Aus.-N.Z Cable Assn. SINN FEIN NOT LTKELT TO ACCEPT OFFER. fßee. December 12, 11 p.m.) London, December 11. \. The "Evening Standard's" Dublin correspondent says that there is no lifceßhood of Sinn Fein accepttn? Mr. Lloyd George's offer. The Dail Eireann may rueev, cocrstly and issue a reply, dwpito lite fact that most of the members are on t.h* run, fearing arrest. There 1s not the Tomotest prospect of the Dail Eircann entering upon pourparlers on the basft of the Government's Home Rule legislation. Probably the present warfare will bo continued and Intensified, resulting tn an extension of the militarv occupation in the greater part of Ireland.—Aus.-N.'/-. Cable- Assn. "PEACE FURTHER OFF THAN EVER" DR. MANNIX'S VIEW OF THE SITUATION. (lice. December 13, K35 a.m.) London, December 12. Archbishop Mannii, interviewed, 6aid that peace was further off than ever. A "Truce of God" meant a cessation of hoe'ilitina on both 6!dcs. Such a truce was doubtless what Archbishop Clune was aiming at, and as far m Ireland was concerned could be obtained, but by tho Govenimenl.'s meaning of truce nil cessation must be on one side. Archblsliup Clune must be bitterly disappointed at the result of all his efforts.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aeen.
REPUBLICAN ARMY PROCLAMATION
WAR WITH BRITAIN DECLARED. (Rec. December 13, 0.35 a.m.) London, December 12. A Republican Army proclamation istued u Monaghan deolwe* tjhat Ireland
's in a state of war with Britain and armed murder gangs, hostile to the Republican Army, also guides and informers for (lie enemy forces, will be summanly■dealt with. The proclamation ("Ids; brigades of the Republican Army »in collect arms, using no mors force man is necessary, giving receipts tiherclor. and promises of protection for all, ? pa t, f, roni ihcse above-mentioned."— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TROOPS ORDEREdIo IRELAND (Hec. December 1!!, 0.35 a.m.) T , . London, December 12. It is now stated that the Calway ■Uunly Council resolution asking ior a ■truce was passed in «he absence of a quorum. The train service at Bantry and Dinio'caguo has been closed owing to the mens refusal to carry soldiers escorting stores. The Second King's Royal Rifles have been ordered to Ireland. The third battalion of tho Rirle Brigade has been ordered to be in readiness. Some others we held in reserve.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. explosiveslactory raided 1 IN DUBLIN BICYCLE SHOP. ('Rec. December 12, 11 p.m.) London, December 11. Ihe military rnided a bicyclo repair shop in Dublin and found four sacks of gelignite, large quantities of ammunition, revolvers, and bombs in various stages Cf manufacture. Three arrests wero made.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (flee. December 12, Midnight.) London, December 11. Details of the raid on tho bicycle shop in. Pariiell Street, kept by Herod and Lawless, show that the factory occupied the whole basement, which contained a well-installed furnace and a crucible, also electric machinery. Four moulds, holding freshly-cast bomb-cases, were still warm. The pattern of the mouldboxes and the equipment are all up to date. Tour bench-vices wero U6ed. Four hundred haud-lwmbs were found. The loading was done in a dangerous, haphazard manner. Bags of detonators wera nil over the place, loose powder was scattered on a table, and cartridges of all kinds were mixed together. Bags of gelignite, were lying about, and a loaded revolver was within each workman's reach—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 67, 13 December 1920, Page 5
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