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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 6, 22 January 1915, Page 2 (Supplement)

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It is interesting to learn that the German authorities have already formed their plan s for the government of Ireland. Tho Germans dlaira that a number of " anti-English" leaflets have been received in Berlin from Ireland. Theso leaflets assert, it is alleged, that a single German army corps could eajp ilv seize Ireland, in consequence of the total lack of fortifications, arsenals and trained soldiers. Dr. Julius Pokorny. lecturer on Celtic Philology at Vienna University, writing to the "Berliner Tageblatt," makes the pious observation that the Germans will not fail to hear the cry for help of the Irish people. Ho'adds that the Irish could not desire a better lot than to be administered like Alsace-Lorraine by tho German Empire, and would be delighted if they were '•ill-treated.'' as the Prussian Boles are. The majority () f loyal Irishmen are much incensed at the continued circulation of seditious leaflets and newspapers in Ireland, which are believed to be principally responsible for the poor number of recruits coming forward. Particularly objectionable are the utterances of two Nationalist papers, "Irish Freedom" and tho "Irish Volunteer." In a recent issue the Dormer Stated: —" Ireland would bo better off were she a protectorate of the German people, who are more advanced in civilisation and culture than the English. If the British navy gets tho worst of the coming fight we shall have our German friends in the Irish Sea. . . The Irish Volunteers were formed to defend the country against foreign aggression, whether from Germans, trie English, or the Hottentots. . Redmond's declaration that the Irish Volunteers will hold Ireland for the Empire was degrading. . . The mean, hypocritical British aie vill'fying a people (Germany) as noble as any in Europe. Stand aside, and liave your revenge. The Irishman who lifts his arm in defence of the robber Empiro (Great Britain) is a traitor to his race. England—our one enemy in all tho world." The "Irish Volunteer," in a recent issue, gave a full page report to a speech by Mr. L. Ginnell, M.P.. who is alleged to have accused •'cowardly English soldiers" of bringing Irish (rirls to ruin while Irish volunteers stopped German bullets and fill-d Continental ditches with Irish corpses. A special article in the same issue also spoke of Ireland "refusing to do England's dirty work." The British authorities are understood to _ be contemplating legal action against those responsible for these and similar treasonable publications.