THE IRISH REBELLION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 45, 27 May 1916, Page 6

THE IRISH REBELLION.

AT "IHE COMMISSION. Dmtkd Press Association. >-• (Received 12.33 p;«i:) . London, Mas 26. Before Lord Hardinge'scommission, General Friend gave evidence that tii« anxiety increased in 1916. When the Sinn Feiners became bolder in the " anthmilitary and anti-recruiting' campaign, he considered he- ought tp.-'liaYe been-empowered to tike Stronger: wsi>gures than was allowed. \ * Nathan once or twice demurred on the ground of public policy to taking the proceedings which witness suggested. Major-General Cowal gave evidence that the officers, present at the races were Australian and others on leave. Lord Wimborne on 23rd April suggested a raid on the gelignite stored at, • Liberty Hall, but witness considered >f:the raid would not succeed withouti "serious fighting. Moreover, Easter Monday was suitable. He considered The Curragh' troops would have been more successfully used if they had rushed to seize the leaders and whole Sinn Feiners and Volunteers. At some - later day early military action svoultl have had to be taken had not the outbreak occurred.