CABLEGRAMS

Horowhenua Chronicle, 29 June 1916, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS

« — [ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH —COFYEIGHT ] I.PEK PKEBS ASSOCIATION.J (Received Tliis Day b.40 a.m.) KiiILdGIOUS CONTROVERSY AT HAND. Loudon, June 28. Rev. R. J. CSaaiipbeld, formerly of the City Temple, in a forthcoming ibook on spiritual pilgrimage, maiorfaelins that aU ordinations, except Roman Catholic audi Anglican are invalid. The newspapers foreshadow a resounding controversy, | AUSTRALIA'S SHIPS. The Manchester Guardian wtates that as the Australian shipping will be free from most taxes imposed on British lines, the Rt. Hon. \V. M. Hughes's investment promises to be very successful and rouse envy among English shipping oomecptitors. He supervised the deal personally, and so quietly wa.s it done that it was a complete surprise in the city, «IR ROGiER CASEMENT'S STATEMENT.

London, June 28. Sir Roger Casement made a statement (not upon bath) at his trial. Speaking with considerable emotion, he said he wished to aay a few words in reference to some misstatements in the evidence. He declared he never \at any time asked Irishmen to fight I for Germany—always claiming that Irishmen had no right to fight for any land ibut Ireland. The statement that he got his own people reduced to starvation Nations because they refused to join the Irish Brigade was an abominable falsehood. The rations were redluoed throughout Germany in consequence of the iblrwkade. The suggestion that the men were sent, to punishment camps at his instigation, because they would not join the brigade, was unfounded. He "had not sold Himself to any man or Government. (Received It a-m. Continuing his statement." Sir Roger Casement said he did not aillow any Government to use him. Prom the imioment he landed in Germany to the moment he left it he never asked for nor accepted a single penny for any purpose, but- only money of Irishmen. Money was offered to liim more than once, and offered IfberaSly and unconditionally. He rejected every suggestion of the kind. He loft "Germany poorer than he entered it. He hoped the jury, and even his most bitter enemy, comprehended that the man, whom the newspapers called only another Irish traitor, may be a gentleman. He wished to state categorically that the rebellion was not made, directed or inspired from Germany. Not a penny of German gold financed it.

He concluded: "T touched on this personal matter because it reflected on my honour and calculated to tarnish the ea.iiKe I hold so dear!" Mr Sullivan's motion to quash the charge was refused. The Ohief Justice saidi ho had no hesitation in stating that adherence to the King's enemies outside the realm was treason af common law. TALiDOW SALES. At tlie tallow Bales 353 casks were offered and 303 sold. Mutton: fine 38; medium, 40s to 455. Beef: fine 48s; medium 445.