THE IRISH MURDER

Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1927, Page 2

THE IRISH MURDER

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) O'HIGGINS’ FUNERAL. LONDON, July 13. One of the most dramatic and poignant incidents since the death of Mr Kevin O’Higgins occurred just as his coffin was leaving the Mansion House, Dublin, for the church. A military figure hurst into the loom, and called on those about to screw down the lid to stay their hands. Air Timothy ITealy (the Governor-General of the Tree State) and President C'osgr.ive had returned for a last look at their old comrade. The lid of the coffin was unscrewed, and the folds were drawn from the face. Mr Mealy gazed on it for a moment and then ho leaned forward and gently bestowed a fareweli kiss. Displaying deep emotion. Mr Mealy then crossed himself, and moved away. President Cosgrave and the other Ministers each placed a hand on the brow, and then passed on. fvix black horses drew the coffin on a gun carriage and a mounted guard end a firing party, with fixed bayonets, followed. The streets were thronged all the way to the church, at which there were 200 Priests and they conducted the burial service.

THE CORK ARRESTS. LONDON, July 13. Two brothers, Jeremiah and James Gray, were remanded at Queenstown on a charge of murder. It is stated that neither made any statement when arrested.