THE IRISH PROBLEM.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1922, Page 2

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

VUBTIIAI.IAN AND N.Z. CAHI.E ASSOCIATION. GRIFFITHS’S DEATH. LONDON, August 13. King Geoige has sent a message to Mrs Arthur Griffiths as follows:

“I l.avo learned with deep regret of the death of Air Griffiths. I offer you inv pr. found sympathy. In spite of his untimely death, I pray that Ireland may soon recover the peace and welfare for which he laboured;”

REBEL EXIT' FROM CORK. LONDON, August 13. Tnc rebel garrison’s flight from Cork indicated that they did not stomach infighting, the retreat being disorderly and ignominious. The rebels fled heller skelter in all directions in commandeered cars, lorries, vans and donkey carts. Many disbanded themselves and returned to work in Cork, as if nothing had happened. The Free Staters and the police are now it unding up these disheartened mutineers, many of whom are surreru dering on demand. Cork is now the most cheerful city in Ireland. Fugitives and terror stricken people are returning to their homes and public life resuming normality.

REBELLION BROKEN. (Received this day at 8 0.m.) / LONDON, Aug 13. The hack of the Irish rebellion is definitely broken. The moral of the Irregulars was destroyed though a. continuance of guerilla warfare must be expected. The rebels, animated by a wanton lust for destruction, before they left Cork, set fire to all the barracks as well iis numerous buildings They smashed machinery and even grates and ovens in private houses.

Regulars have occupied Charleoille and Buttevant, and have invested Killaritey

A PECULIAR AFFAIR. (Received, this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON. June 13. An element of mystery surrounds the wounding of Major Ncilson, who is still in hospital suffering from wounds in the arm and sliest. The first reports were obtained from the police at the hospital. Neilstitt has since retold the story to a repot ter stating h c was attacked by three men hound hand and foot and the letters I.R.A. scratched with a pen knife on his chest. He was then unbound and the men fired twice, one bullet lodging in his arm. Devon constabulary report the attack is not thought to be the work of I.R.A. and not much attention must be attached to Neibon’s statement. The Heme Office is making further inquires It is understood Ncilson has been in ill-health for some time.

REBELS SUCCESS. (Received this day at 9.50 a.m.) LONDON, August 14. Republicans recapturel Dundalk and liberated prisoners. Heavy fighting is proceeding. Rebels evacuated Fermoy after burning the barracks and freeing prisoners. Nationalists have drawn a cordon around the strongholds in M mister occupied by rebels.

COLONS’ TRIBUTE. 'Received this day at 9.50 a.m.) LONDON, August 14. Coll "ns interviewed, said Griffiths’ death was a calamity to Ireland. Malignant fate seemed to be dogging Ireland always at a critical period depriving her of a trusted and followed leader. At present I am a soldier, hut I think I can promise if those against us accept the terms offered by the Government, that our differences can be composed. It is not too late for De Valera and bis followers to honour the passing of a great patriot by now achieving what Griffith gave his life for, a IfnYted Ireland, and Irish nation.