THE IRISH REBELLION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 42, 24 May 1916, Page 6

THE IRISH REBELLION.

THE CASE OF CASEMENT. THE GRAPHIC IN TROUBLE. United Tbems jShroomtiow. (Received 12.25 p.m.) * London, May 23. The King’s Bench granted a rule nisi against The Gra\>hic lor commenting on Casement being in possession ofj drawings with titles and observations and-imputing treason. TREATMENT OF THE RANK AND FILE. 20 TO 30 RELEASED DAILY. (Received 1-50 a.m.) London, May 23. The Dubliners who were arrested are being released at the rate of 20 to 30 daily. Forms of application for release are being circulated in all camps, containing the single question “Did you take an active part or otherwise in the recent rebellion?” If the answer is in the negative, the applicant is expected to account for his movements between the 22nd April and the date of the arrest.

According to letters and statements from relatives none of those arrested were engaged in revolt, though many were actually in uniform aml had been admitted to membership of the Sinn Fein Society. The authorities disposed to give the'.benefit of the doubt to all who give a plausible defence. The arrested are allowed to write letters. There are three visiting days weekly and relatives aro allowed to send luxuries, and pocket- money.