IN IRELAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1920, Page 2

IN IRELAND.

(Reuter’s Telegrams.)

THE COUNTIES AFFECTED. JvONDON, December 10. It is officially announcod that martial law in Ireland applies to the cities and the counties of Cork, Limerick, *o County Kerry, to the north, and south ridings of Country Tipperary, and tliat it affects a total population of eight hundred thousand people. The area is liable to be extended.

DR CLUNE’S INTENTIONS LONDON, December 10

The “Mail” says:—Great importance is attached to tho interview between Archbishop Clnne (of Perth, Australia) and the Premier.”

The latter made enquiries relating to the authenticity of the messages to be delivered from Sinn Fein.

The whole position was considerably changed by the message. “The Government demands that rebels shall lay down arms. The Sinn Feincrs deirinnd that the armistice "(shall include everybody.” Dr Glune replied that the first demand was impossible to fulfil as many of the outlying part of Ireland are not controlled even by Extremists. Tlie Archbishop asked Mr Lloyd George ;• —“Were ,the Allies able to compel all the Germans to lay down their arms at the moment of the armistice?”

“The Government met the Sinn Fein demands by asserrting that no amnesty can be granted for the lead-

Dr Clune retorted by quoting the fact tliab General Botha and General De Wet were not excepted from the amnesty when tlie South African peace negotiations were begun Tlie “News.” states that Mr Lloyd George agreed there was some reason for Dr Clune’s line of argument. He hinted that Mr Bonar 'Law substantially agreed.

The “Daily News”' oon'cliides: “The greatest factor in the Government’s standpoint and attitude is the process followed by the military in putting down lawlessness, and also an aversion to accepting anything sav-, ouring of weakness.” ! RAID ON BOMB FACTORY. . (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, • Deeemlier 11. The miltary raided a bicycle repair shop at Dublin and found four sacks of gelignite, large quantities of ammunition, revolvers and bombs, in various stages of manufacture. Three arrests were made. FURTHER DETAILS. this day at 8 a.m.) | LONDON, December 11. j Details of the raid on the bicycle shop ‘ at Dublin kept by Heron and Lawless, Parnell Street, hoiv ,the factory occupied -the whole basement and contained well installed furnaces and crucible and also electric machinery. Four moulds holding freshly cast bomb cases were still warm. The pattern of the mould boxes and equipment all up-to-date. 4 bench vices were used. Four hundred hand bombs were found. Tlie loading was done in a. dangerous hap-hazard manner. Bags of detonators were all over the place and loose powder was scattered on a table. Cartridges of all kinds were mixed together, bags of gelignite lying about. A loaded revolver was within each workman’s reach.

NO HOPE OF ACCEPTANCE. i deceived this day at 8 a.m.) , LONDON, December 11. The ‘(Evening Standards” Dublin .correspondent says there is no likelihood of Sinn Fein accepting Hon. Lloyd George’s offer. The Dail Eireann may

e meet secretly and issue a reply, desl pite that most members are on the T run, fearing arrest. There is not the 3 remotest prospects of the Dail Eireann - entering upon pourparlers on the basis - of Government’s Home Rule legislation, i Probably the present warfare will .be t continued and intensified, resulting in > an extension of the military occupation . of the greater part of Ireland. THE, REPUBLICAN ARMY. ißeceived This Day at 8 a.m.) ; LONDON, December 12. The Republican Army in a proclamation issued at Monaghan, declares Ireland is in a state of war with Britain. -'Armed murder gangs, hostile to the Republican army, also guides and informers for enemy forces will be summarily dealt with. The proclamation adds that brigades of the Republican Army will collect, and, using no more force than is necessary, giving receipts therefore, and promises of protection for all, apart from those above mentioned. It is now stated that the Galway County Council resolution asking for a truce, was passed in the absence of a quorum. . The Wain service to Bantry is closed owing to the men’s refusal to carry soldiers escorting stores. RUNNING IN MILITARY. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, December 12. The Second King’s Royal Rifles have been ordered to Ireland. The Third Battalion Rifle Brigade has been ordered to be in readiness. Some others are held in reserve. LLOYD GEORGE’S OFFER.. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) ' LONDON, December 12. i Hon. Lloyd • George telegraphed to 1 Father O’Flanagan reiterating his offer, cabled on the tenth, but stating it

should lie clearly understood that Government must insist that effective measures must be taken to ensure the cessation of crimes and violence and the surrender of all arms unlawfully held. He continued—l, in the Commons, on 16th. August and on several subsequent occasions defined the fundamental conditions to which a settlement must conform. Government adhere adhere absolutely, to those conditions. I will bo’ glad to learn if the party you represent are prepared to accept them.

MANNIX’S VIEWS. LONDON, December 12. Dr- Mannix interviewed, said peace was further- off than ever. The tr.ee of God meant the cessation of .hostilities by both sides. iSucli a truce was doubtless what Archbishop Clune was aiming at as far as Ireland is concerned, obtained, but the Government’s meaning of a truce* was that all cessation must be on one side. Chine must be bitterly disappointed at the result of all his offers. 0