CABLEGRAMS

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 May 1916, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS

{ bliutbig tklsoraph—copthioht.] LPSH PKBSS ASSOCIATION.J THE IRISH REBJILUION. London, May 2-1. In the House of Commons, the Jit. Hon. i±. iH. Auquith admitted that the German guns the Ulster volunteers imported in 1914' otiiXt remained in private possession. tie was aware it was officially stated; that gun-running #as a contributory cause of the refbellion. Mr Outhiwaite sought the immediate release of the rebels in view or the fact that the gun-runners had never been prosecuted. Mr Auquith: Steps .are being taken immediately to release all innoc«nVs. This is proceeding at the rate ' tih© 150 daily. Oa.pfcdiu White, son of the lato Field Marohal Sir George white, was »®ntenced to threp months' imprisonment.

(Received This Day, 9.15 a.m.)

CASUALTY LIST. Sydney, This JDav. The following New iiealanders appear in the Australian casualty list: Killed in action.—Jc'rivates J. MoC'uilough and R. J. Cappell. Lost at sea.—Private J. Lock hart. 111.—.Majors A. W. JD. Stuart and Moray, Sergeant E. Coady, Oorpo.al P. B. Owcott, Private F. j. PritOhard Returned to dtuty.—Lieutenant D. B. Gone; Private A. L/. Gibson.

TRALFiS DEFENCE ASSOCIATION.

A traders' defence association is being formed to oppose State industrial enterprises and monopolies.