THE IRISH PROBLEM.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1922, Page 2

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

“ THE TIMES ” SERVICE

A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.

LONDON, January 11

The Griffiths Cabinet decided to summon the Southern Ireland Parliament for Saturday for the establishment of a provisional Government. Dublin Castles announces the disbandment of the auxiliary police and'Black and Tans immediately. The. “Irish Times” says that the electors will accept the [Ejree State Constitution by an overwhelming majority, and will relegate to private life most of the persons who defied their wishes in the Dail Eireann.

Tlie “Irish Independent’’ says: “In, stead of dissipating their energies ih political conflict, Irishmen of all parties ought to concentrate upon the formulation of a Constitution, ensuring for the Froe State the fullest benefit derived from the treaty.

SOUTHERN IRISH PARLIAMENT

LONDON, January 11

The Southern Irish Parliament-, which is summoned for Saturday, is to consist of all members of the Dail Eireann plus four Dublin University members, who refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Irish Republic.

Air de valera, interviewed, said not one of his party would recognise the meeting on Saturday of the South of Ireland Parliament. He added: V one will bother about it.”

BLACK AND TANS LEAVING

LONDON, January 11

The “Daily Chronicle” says that plans are well forward for the release of the Irish political prisoners, including 40 men who were under a sentence of death. Altogether there were 1010 convicted men in Ireland awaiting release.

AMNESTY GRANTED

(Received This-Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Jan 12,

The King has granted a general amnesty to political offences in Ireland prior to the operation *of the truce of 11th July. His Majesty, in issuing a proclamation to thei effect, says he does so confident in the hope that this act of oblivion will aid powerfully in establishing the relations of frendship and goodwill between the peoples of Britain and Ireland^

BELFAST SHOOTINGS. tßisonived This Dav at 9.40 a.m.) LONDON, Jan 12. Further shooting of women occurred in Belfast last night. Men knocked at the door of Mary Hogg’s house and accused l ei- of giving information. They then fired shots which entered her chest killing her instantly. Two other women were shot and seriously wounded.