THE IRISH PROBLEM

Hokitika Guardian, 10 August 1922, Page 3

THE IRISH PROBLEM

REPORTED SETTLEMENT. a UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. (Received this day at 9.50 a.m.) LONDON, .Aug !). ■lt Is reported from Ireland that a settlement is imminent between the Free State and Ulster. Refugees at Strabane are preparing to return to their homes in six counties No confirmation of the report is obtainable in London, the authorities disclaiming knowledge of any negotiations.

LONDON, Aug 9. 1 The Publicity Department in Dub- I liu is unaware of the reported negotia- ( tions wth Ulster for a settlement. They*' are not regarded as likely in the present circumstances. It is learned from a French source that a committee of experts decided to recommend that the twenty-six per cent, tax on German exports he collected directly by the Reparations Commission instead of Germany paying an equivalent round sum as now. IRISH REPORT. ! DUBLIN, August 9. (i General O’Duffy reviewing the military situation, says the irregulars have now been completely routed from the city of Limerick and hold no post In Tipperary except possibly Clonmel, though they continue to liarrass civilian poulMion in a few quarters. Telegraphic communication between Dublin and Limerick has been restored and mails were delivered for the first time for months. REBELS AT WORK. LONDON, Aug 9. Rebels destroyed a mansion at Brookfield Tulalmore owned by Lady Bury, including valuable paintings ■ and costly furniture. Rebels at Cork sank a large steamer at the mouth of the Lee, completely closing the port and adding the menace of famine. Armed men raided Guinnesses’ Brewery at Dublin, held Up the staff with revolvers arid took £O.OOO sterling