IN IRELAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1920, Page 2

IN IRELAND.

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IRELAND’S TROUBLE. ' LONDON, June 23

One of the Irish raihvaymen lias been murdered at Londonderry. The raihvayhian, in liis dying declaration, said he was held against a wall and shot.

It is rumoured that the Dublin Government officials are about to close down all the railways.

MILITARY IN FULL POWER, ' > LONDON, Jupie 22.

In the House of Commons, Mr Bonat* Law stated the County Inspector at Londerry. had reported that nine civilians had been killed in the fighting there, and that 15 or 20 had been wounded. He said Brigadier-General Arthur Campbell is the military commander of the district. He went to Londonderry with full discretion to deal with the situation.

The Chief Secretary for Ireland (Sir H. Greenwood) said the niilitary force in Londonderry would be adequate, but General Campbell had been instructed to ask for whatever forces he might think necessary. NEW IRISH BILL. (United Service Telegrams)’ (Received this dav at 8 a.m.) LONDON, June 22. The “ Pall Mall Gazette ” states Lord Monteagle, after collaborating with Sir, Horace Plunkett, will introduce in the House of Lords a Bill proposing the establishment of a Dominion Parliament for Ireland. The chief clauses provide for an Irish Constituent Assembly, with power to formulate on Irish constitution on Dominion lines. DISORDER IN IRELAND. MILITARY TO USE ARMS. STATEMENT IN COMMONS. 4i (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) _ LONDON, June 22.

In the Commons Mr Ashley, in drawing attention to the failure by Government to maintain order in Ireland especially in Londonderry and Dublin said mob law bad prevailed in Derry for seven days. He declared the situation was unbelievable. The Chief Secretary and .Lord Lieutenant were prisoners'in their own house,, as were the officials of Dublin Castle having to take exorcise in their own grounds. Republicans had established their own post offices. It was useless talking of conciliation with iSinn Feiners and assassins. The only way to deal with the menace was to declare martial law.

Replying Mr Dennis Henry repeated Hon. Bonar Law’s earlier statement, and said a battalion of troops had gone to Londonderry and there were two in Belfast ready to proceed to Derry. He admitted the position in ' Dublin was very grave. He hoped that 1 ! means would be found to adopt the suggestion to get the assistance of all - loyal men, irrespective of party. There had already been successful along such lines. Troops had been 'instructed, if attacked to treat the attackers as the v would treat the 'enemy on the field of battle. If thev* saw armed men approaching, troops must order them to put their hands up, and in tlie event of refusal, to fire. Constabulary , had already been granted increased pay and arrangements had ' been made as regards compensation ,to widows and children. He was assured by those responsible that Ireland had better times in store. There .vas every prospect of a speedy improvement. Already there had been a marked reduction in cattle driving. WILD. NIGHT FIGHTING. REGULAR WARFARE. (Received this day at 10.35 a.m.) . LONDON, June 23 . ■ There was fierce night fighting over " a wide area in Londonderry. St. Col- _ 11 mb’s Catholic College was attacked by rifle fire, with numerous casualties. A Catholic named McKenna was shot dead in Bishops street. He lay in the bullet-swept street until a priest went out to administer the last rites at 9.30 thi s morning. Unionists, Nationalists and volunteers erected barricades surmounted by sand, bags, over which they were fiercely fighting while the troops were less than a hundred yards away, to prevent individuals venturing into the danger area. Looting Mas indulged in extensively during the night, particularly on public houses. -'

A renewed attack on St. Columb’s College was repulsed, while Irish Volun. teers retaliated vigorously, attacking Unionist districts, from which the women and children fled.