THE IRISH PROBLEM.
I .OSTiTAI.IAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. PRESIDENT COSGRAVE'S REPLY. Received this day at 12.2.1 p.m.) I.O'NDON, December 12. President Cosgrove, replying to Mr Smuts’ message of congratulation, says wc thoroughly appreciate your personal share in bringing about this great act of justice. Heartily join in the hope of the emergence of Ireland as a free nation of the Commonwealth group. slay it lead to strengthening the spiritual bond uniting the nations which compose it. PLEA FOR LENIENCY. Received this day at 12.21 p.m.) LONDON, December 12. .Members of Parliament, clergy and others are joining in the plea for commutation of the sentences in the lirukpan ease on the ground that the Judge expressly stated the men were convicted in accordance with the law of collective responsibility, but there was no evidence to shew individuality cointook in the armed movement which culminated in the murders.
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Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1922, Page 3
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147THE IRISH PROBLEM. Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1922, Page 3
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