IRISH AFFAIRS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1923, Page 3

IRISH AFFAIRS.

[BT TELEfIUAPH—PEB TRESS ASSOCIATION]

AM.VESTY OFFER FATES. LONDON. February 1,

It, is no secret that the amnesty oliorinn to the rebels met with a disappointing response, comparatively few chosing immunity in exchange for laying down their arms. The amnesty expires tonight. Mr Cosgrove in a proclamation which is 'described ns the last official word to the rebels, declares the Government is determined to put down Lie Anti-Democracy revolt, regardless ot cost. Anyone continuing this unnatuial war hereafter must he prepared for death. Covcrntnent 'ill not participate in negotiator.'- meetings of I>< Valera, Liam Lynch or their collaborators of destruction, male or .I'ID(tic. Guns land ammunition whiefi th« irregulars have been trying to borrow or l.uv from Russia may a hi destruction, but they will not bring D' nlera or anv of bis tail appreciably nearer either victory or the extermination of the Irish nation. A statement is being deligontly circulat'd by irregular leaders that Government made or caused to be made overtures for peace. Tli statement is a deliberate falsehood. Government or its agents have made no such overtures. FIGHTING IN IRELAND. LONDON, Fell. 19. During severe fighting between Free State troops and Irregulars at Glenofaherrow ,in Tipperary, Irregulars lost Commandant Lacy killed. Captain MacJJonagli wounded, and twelve taken prisoners. The tree Staters had one killed and three wounded. Incendiaries destroyed Semi tor Lineha in's farmhouse at Hallyvolune, County Cork, where the family had resided since their home at M hiteclnirch was burnt.