IN IRELAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1920, Page 2

IN IRELAND.

.'AUSTRALIAN & N.z. CAIII.E ASSOCIATION, GENERAL LUCAS WRITES ADVICE TO SEARCHERS. LONDON, July 1. General Lucas, (whom tlio Sinn 1 einerrs have captured in Clare), has again written to a staff officer, stating that lie is being well treated. Tile General remarks that he is airaid the searchers for him will he unable to find him, The General also remarks that lie un. derstands he will be detained for some weeks, It is predicted now in some quarters that General Lucas will be detained by the Sinn Feiners until compensation estimated at £40,000 is paid for the damage done by tlie soldiers in their sack, ing of Formoy on Sunday. MORE TROOPS IN DERRY. LONDON, July 1More troops have arrived at Londonderry. It is believed tliat they arc to make a bouse to bouse search for arms. A terrific explosion took place last evening outside tlie Cork police barracks, followed by several minor explosions. Windows were shattered. Armed meif warned the townsfolk to quit the street before the explosion. The only casualty was a girl being wounded by a flyipg fragment. ’Proops in armed carp occupied the street and dispersed the crowd.

SHOOTINGS IN DUBLIN. LONDON, July I. A mysterious shooting affray occurred at mid-night in Dublin. It appears a force of troops arrived in motor lorries at the place of the occurrence. During there stay they closely questioned some pedestrians, and also examined their permits. Then they warned them to “Hurry homeward.” Then a further series of shootings occurred shortly afterwards. No details are made available by the authorities.