IRISH AFFAIRS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 May 1923, Page 3

IRISH AFFAIRS.

[nt telegraph—rEß press association.]

MORE OUTRAGES BY REBEL'S. (Received this dav at 5.30 a.m.) LONDON, .May G. De Valera’s one-sided truce was at the week-end by a number of outrages perpetrated by tho Rebels. A mansion at Ilollybrook, Sligo, belonging to tbe Earl of Ypres, and occupied by Freo State troops, was subjected to intense rifle fire, which shattered tbe windows and damaged tile valuable furniture, but tbe attackers were repulsed. A bouse belonging to Mrs Duffy, near S win ford Mayo, was raided by masked men, who demanded money. On being refused, they attempted a search, and tired point blank at Mrs who fell dead. PAPAL ENVOY RETURNING. (Received this day at 9.15 a.m.) LONDON, May 6. A Dublin message says that the Papal envoy Ruv.io in a statement, said: “T will return to Rome to-morrow and 1 wish to thank the priests, people,v and the press of Ireland for my reception. Once more I experience that the veal Irish soul is as good, generous, and hospitable as ever. Loving Ire- __ land as my second fatherland T earn, . estly hone that rnv blessings will complete peace, which may speedily raise the whole Irish nation to the highest degree of greatness and propriety.’’ IRELAND PEACEFUL. LONDON, May 0. The ‘‘Daily Express" Dublin correspondent says Ireland does not know herself at the moment. Not a shot has been beard since Monday. Rail communications have been re-established and south-west farmers are again in touch with tile markets and business men with customers. Everybody considers the time has arrived when the Government should dip into the public Imrxe and compensate the victims of violence.