THE DUBLIN RIOTS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 April 1916, Page 3

THE DUBLIN RIOTS.

Londion, April 26. The Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith 'read a j statement in the House of Commons j which set out that the troops had occupied Liberty Hall (St Stephen's Green) The Government was taking action to arrest' all concerned. The country outside Dublin was tranquil; but three minor disturbances had been reported'. The Government was sending full and accurate information to friends abroad, showing the real significance of _tiiis, the most recent of German campaigns (cheers). The Government was proclaiming certain. Irish associations as illegal. He understood! that the rebels had no machine guns. The Hon. Mr Wimborne had been in Ireland throughftit the disturbances and had taken an active part in safeguarding empire's interests. Replying to Sir Edward Carson. Mr Asquith said that news from Ireland at present was censored, but there was no reason to believe that the banks were unsafe. The Hon. A. Birrell said that the censorship was imposed to prevent neutrals from receiving a false impression of the event. Mr Asquith later readi the most recent .telegram as to the situation which was said to be satisfactory. The Nationalist volunteers at Drogheda turned out, under arms, to assist the Government. Many "local men offered! to assist any official.