IRISH AFFAIRS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1925, Page 2

IRISH AFFAIRS

Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.. fester police strike. LONDON, December 15. \ somewhat Gilbertian atmosphere marked the strike of 2500 Northern Ireland special constables as a protest against disbandment as a whole time uniformed force. , The strikers took possession ol live ~l j her barracks iu Belfast and locked out all intruders, while at the port, ,i,,ck and several other stations they locked up their superior officers. .Meanwhile the men’s executive sent ultimatum to Sir James Craig demanding C’JOU each, tax free, "otherwise we will retain possession of the barracks arms and ammunition.” '1 hey refused to parley till their demand was granted, whereupon they will undertake not to go upon the dole tor a year. - . . Nobody is taking the strike seriously. because the ordinary police are on duly. acrekaient passed ry date. LONDON. December 15. The Dail Eiroann has passed through all stages the London Agreement on Ipc Irish boundary. 'lhe Government's majority averaged over thiitv. oKEFIR TO constabulary. LONDON, Decemlsor 15. The T'lster Government has offered the striking constabulary two months’ leave on full pay. amounting to £BO each. NO RlvF FAR END G Af. LONDON. Oct. 1(5. The Dail carried by 52 votes to 15 President C'o.sgrave’s motion preventing the refrendum which Air Do Valera demanded.