IN IRELAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 November 1920, Page 2

IN IRELAND.

(Reuter’s Telegram.) WAR IN IRELAND. LONDON, November 16. Tho Minister of Wax, Hon. W. Churchill, made a statement in Parliament regarding the casualties in the fighting in Ireland. He informed the House of Commons that since the 30th. of last June in Ireland there were thirty soldiers killed and ninety wound- ' ed. It was believed, he added that the Irish had suffered heavy casualties. ;• DR. MANNIX. LONDON, November 17. Dr. Mannix is visiting the North of England, and delivers addresses. He speaks at Rich dale next week. The Salford Municipal Council have refused to allow Dr Mannix the use of their Town Hall to address a meeting on Sunday. ! BANK ROBBERIES. I LONDON, Nov. 16. , ! Daring hank robberies are reported. In Dublin a large sum was taken by two well-dressed young men from a people’s penny bank. In London three men held up the Pembroke Street branch of the National Bank and escaped with three thousand sterling. DARING KIDNAPPERS-. ! LONDON, 'November 16. s Armed civilians held up a train at Waterfall Station Ireland. They covered the crew, dragged several passengers from the carriages, forced them into motors, and vanished. A number of unarmed soldiers witnessed the affair helplessly. i It is believed that those kidnapped were concerned in the court martial which condemned McSweeney. | PROPOSED IRISH SOLUTION. j (Reuter’s Telegram.) | (Received this day at 8 a.m.) j LONDON, Nov. 16. j The All Ireland Labour Conference at Dublin approved of the British Labour Party’s proposals for a settlement basis;-firstly the withdrawal of troops, secondly the summoning of a constitution assembly elected on the basis of proportional representation by a free, secret vote; thirdly, drafting by the Assembly of a constitution, -subject only to two conditions, namely afford- ! ing protection to minorities and preI venting Ireland becoming a military I and naval menace.