IN IRELAND.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1921, Page 3

IN IRELAND.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. COMMUNIST ROOMS RAIDED. LONDON, May 21 Police raided the Communist branch of the East End, and seized literature regarding the insurrection for the nationalisation of inines ,atid alleged particulars of a revolutionary plot in England. One arrest was made. RELIEF FOll IRISH DISTRESS. lomdok May 20. Through Cardinal Logue, the Pope has sent 200,000 lire for the relief of the distress in Ireland. THE POPE ON IRELAND. i : • ... . - i LONDON, May 21. In sending a donation for Irish distress, the Pope in a covering letter, says: “Ireland to-day is subjected to indignity, to devastation, and to slaughter. Doubtless the harsh and cruel occurrences of this kind are attributable to the late war, when not sufficient consideration was pyen to the desires of the nation.' “It is the policy of the Holy See,” lie says, “not to take sides with eon- 1 tending parties, but that does not pro- , vent Him from wishing and even praying and beseeching of the contending : parties, that the frenzy of strife may j subside as soon as possible and that a j ufuon of health should take the place j of the terrible enmity. It can profit neither „when homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and disgracefully laid waste and when war results in the death ot unarmed people, and even of women and children. It would lie opportune if the questions at issue could be referred for discussion by a body of men selected by the whole Irish nation. When this conference publishes its findings, then the more influential Irishmen could determine a settlement in a sincere spirit of peace aiid reconcilia'tion.”

EX-SOLDIERS SHOT LONDON, May 21 Two ex-Soldiers, father and soil, employed at the Cork military barracks were seized in the street by armed men and. taken to a secluded quarry and shot. The father, although grievously wounded, escaped and gave the alarm. A priest visited the son and administered the last rites before he died. At the same time another e#*service man employed at the barracks was 'kidnapped and shot arid is now in hospital. | TWO B \NKS R AIDED. j LONDON. May 21. Two Dublin branches of Ulster and Belfast banks were raided by armed men, who drove the staffs at the re volver point to inner rooms and then took as much money as they could conveniently carry. SINN FETNERs IN LONDON. LONDON, May 20, Brian O’Kennedy, who succeeded Sean McGrath, has been deported with five others to Ireland, where they will be interned. POLICE PARTY AMBUSHED. ' LONDON, May 21.. In Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary and 20 men were ambushed by sixty rebels at Killmena. The police drove out the reliels from an entrenched position, killing four, wounding four and capturing prisoners, including one with arms and bombs. One constable was killed and one wounded.

During sectarian rioting in Belfast, four people, including two girls were wounded by shots from an armoured

Anti-Sinn Fein raids wore continued in London, resulting in the seizure of documents. Four suspected women who were detained after Sunday’s outrage have been released.

THE “DATE ETREANN.” (Received Tins Dav at 8 a.m.? LONDON, May 22

The “Dail Eireann” has issued regulations prohibiting emigration from Ireland without permits from the Republic Government. The “Dail Eirennn” has decided on the president’s motion, to recognise members elected to the newly constituted Irish Parliament as members of the new “Dail Eireann” provided they take the Republican oath of allegiance, the present “Rail Eireaim” automatically dissolving.

REIGN OF TERROR. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m )

LONDON, May 21

Elaborate precautions were taken in connection with an inquest on McNeil, the victim of the Sinn Fein raid at at Hammersmith. The public seemed to lie terrorised, and afraid of assassins entering their houses and shooting them, lienee it was most difficult to secure evidence. The press was asked not to publish the names of witnesses otherwise the inquest would be held in camera.

Men’s wear at Addisons.—Working shirts were 12s fid to 15s fid, now 11s fid, denim overalls were 17s 6d,now 14s fid, woollen sox 2s fid, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, boxed suits, tweed and raincoats 20s to 80s, reduction; heavy ribbed underpants 8s lid, 9s fid, 10s fid.—Advt.