THE IRISH REBELLION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 45, 27 May 1916, Page 5

THE IRISH REBELLION.

LLOYD GEORGE'S MISSION. FINDING A SOLUTION. UjtntD PkEfla AanociAnon. London, May 26. Newspapers welcome the possibility of Mr Lloyd George finding a solution. It is expected he will visit Ireland, possibly to initiate a joint conference of Irish leaders. Lord Hardinge's commission sitting in Dublin, heard evidence as to the origin of Sinn Feinism i and official methods dealing with sedition. Colonel Sir Neville Chamberlain, Inspector-General of the Irish Constabulary, gave evidence that he had made various recommendations considered on the advice of experienced officers to be essential for the maintenance of law and order. The Government in many cases did not see fit to adopt 'tihese recommendations. He also represented the need for increased powers under the Defence of the Realm Act.

Colonel Johnson, Commissioner of Police in Dublin, gave evidence that 544 rifles and 760 bayonets were seized at various times in the port of Dublin. Disloyal volunteers in 1915 stole a hundred rifles addressed to Mr John Redmond for the National Volunteers.

In the House of Commons Mr Byrne asked if the Government were aware that fourteen unarmed men connected with the rebellion were shot without trial in Dublin. Mr Tennant replied that a court of inquiry had been arranged to investigate the occurrence.

ULSTER AND THE SETTLEMENT. (Received 8.40 a.m.) London, May 26. Prominent Belfast Unionists maintain that in the event of a settlement being agreed to Ulster should continue under the Imperial Parliament, and leave the question in Sir Edward Carson's hands. "T.P.'S" SANGUINE HOPES. (Received 8.40 a.m.) London, May 26. Mr T. P. O'Connor, writing to Reynold's Newspaper, says he expects a |settlement of the Irish question, as all ■sane men of both political parties are 'overwhelmed with the importance of a settlement.