IN IRELAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1920, Page 3

IN IRELAND.

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SINN FEIN ACTION. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 5

Sinn Feiners have made extensive raids in the Counties of Cavan, Killare and Dublin, and seized hundreds of weapons and huge quantities of ammunition.

Sergt Morgan was ambushed at Portlaw, being grievously wo f unded and robbed of a large sum of money. / lb s reported Government Have declined the Ulster Unionist Council’s recommendation to arm Ulster volunteers, - as a state force for the preservation of t order. IRISH NEWS. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.)' LONDON, Sept. 5. McSweeney has insufficient strength to converse with his relatives, even for a few minutes. The prison doctors are very apprehensive. The National Telephone Company’s premises in Cork were raided and wireless and telephone apparatus valued at £SOO was stolen. A thousand masked armed men participated in the burning of Mount Mellick eoui’thouse and recently vacated barracks.

ARRESTS IN BELFAST. (Received This Day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 5. Fifty-one arrests were made in Belfast on Saturday and Sunday. Police and military occupy roads leading to the city and are searching , motors. Prayers for peace were offered in the churches.