THE IRISH PROBLEM.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1921, Page 2

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

AUSTItAI.IAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. ENGLISH MINISTER’S PROTEST. LONDON, Nov. 23. S[leaking at Glasgow, Sir Robert ’Homo (Chancellor of Exchequer), conj deni ned the idea of carving Ireland into sections. This would mean enabling

one section to pass legislation which would be an impediment to the Irish nation as a whole. He did not despair ,of an honourable settlement. Such a settlement, ho said, would create ft to- . tally different feeling throughout the j world, and would make a great difference in Britain’s relations with Atn- | erica, mid it would also have a very good effect on the Dominions. SHOOTING IN BELFAST. LONDON, Nov. 22. Under cover of a fog, the Belfast snipers have renewed their attacks. AIOII going to work this morning were tired on, and one man shot dead and 1 a woman was seriously wounded, while 1 during the fusilade a man aged 70, dropped oead from heart failure, due to fright. Later stray bullets killed two c lerks in a Labour Bureau, and the remainder ofYtlie staff lied in a panic. One policeman was shot in the eye. Last night there'was terrorism which ! covered a wide area, trams being dii verted. The military had their searchI lights in use, making endeavours to ! locate the gunmen.