IN IRELAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1921, Page 2

IN IRELAND.

BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. A WARNING, TO CORK. LONDON, Jan 18. General Strickland, in a letter to the Deputy Mayor of Cork referring to the attempts to murder the police, gives a warning, that the present state- of affairs in the city cannot be allowed to continue. He will bo compelled to take drastic measures to secure tlio lives of the Crown forces against cowardly attacks by assassins. He is prepared to give tite inhabitant every considera- : tion, but says the cause of peace cannot be promoted by their passive attitude. MARTIAL LAW IN' CORK. LONDON, January 18 General Strickland in a letter to the Lord Alayor of Cork says: “In accordance with the urgent wish of the people of Cork I used my influence to secure a reprieve of Joseph Alurphy. Now I am 'told that martial law is bringing discomfort to the general population. Nevertheless, in the last fortnight there have been dastardly attempts to murder the Irish constabulary in Cork city. It is inconceivable that the majority of inhabitants do not view the murder with disgust, but I see n» traces of steps to purge the city of assassins. I am ready to let rtiartial law rest as lightly as possibly upon the law abiding people if I see' signs ,that they are assisting me, but I can do nothing if tlia passive attitude continues.”

AUXILIARIES AMBUSHED. LONDON, January 18. An ambush at Headford village in County Galway, resulted in six out of eight auxiliaries being wounded. Their lorry was riddled with bullets and wrecked.

The auxiliaries returned the fire of the ambusliers, capturing three who were wounded. It. is believed that others were killed, as large blood trails were found.