IRISH PARLIAMENT

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 192, 10 May 1921, Page 5

IRISH PARLIAMENT

THE SOUTHERN ELECTIONS NATIONALISTS WILL NOT OPPOSE SINN FEIN By Telegraph—Press Association -Copyright (Rec. May 9, 5.5 p.m.) London, May 9. Mr. John Dillon, chairman of the Irish Nationalist Party, in a manifesto advising Nationalists not to participate in the Southern elections, says: "We could only enter the contests as opponents of Sinn Fein, which is using its whole organisation to obtain a solid block. This will inevitably lead to bitterness, possibly to disorder and bloodshed. Though still irreconcilably opposed to the Republicans’ programme and methods, it is impossible for Nationalists under the present circumstances in Ireland to oppose them at the elections without being charged with supporting the Black and Tans and auxiliaries. Sir Hamar Greenwood's policy of brute force, which the Government adopted against Nationalist advice after the elections, has demonstrated to'the world the Government’s total failure to obtain a settlement. That question will enter a new phase, and the Nationalists will again become an essential and powerful element in tho —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SINN FEINERS ARRESTED

THREATENING LETTERS SENT TO

POLICE. London, May 8.

The Glasgow police has arrested further Sinn Feiners. The police have received letters threatening those concerned in the arrest of priests with dire vengeance. ■ An attempt was made to blow up .the Maryhill gasometer. The congregation in the Jesuit Church, in Gardiners Street, Dublin, stampeded on hearing firing outside, which was due to the forces attacking men who threw three bombs at a military lorry. A number of the congregation were badly trampled and were taken to the hos-pital.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ULSTERLOYALISTS NO FURTHER CONFERENCE WITH SINN FEIN. (Rec. May 9, 5.5 p.m.) London, May S.i Ulster loyalists say they . will not tolerate a 'further conference with the Sinn Feiners. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. belfastltartled DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT ASSASSINATION. (Rec. May 9, 5.5 p.m.) London, May 8. Belfast was startled by a desperate attempt to assassinate Inspector Ferris, who was twice wounded as he was leaving Archdeacon Convery’s residence. He was sent to the hospital in a critical condition. It is believed this is likely to prejudice the peace moves.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. REBELS ATTACK POLICE FIGHT FOR TWO HOURS. (Rec. May 9, 5.5 p.m.) London, May 8. Rebels attacked a force of military police between Cavan and Bailieborough. After two hours’ fighting tho rebels were dislodged, losing one killed and nine captured. One soldier was wounded. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

CROWN FORCES BREAK BARRACKS

AN ACT OF REVENGE. (Rec. May 9,. 5.5 p.m.) London, Alay 9. As revenge for an earlier attack made on a military party when leaving a dance, Crown forces broke barracks at Youghal, Cork, and smashed thousands of pounds worth of shop and house windows. As he left church at Caster Island, Kerry Head. Constable Storey was shot dead—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.