IRELAND.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 8 June 1907, Page 2

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DEliA'lE JM THE MUDS. London, June 5. Lord Dunham, during a debate on the condition of Ireland, intimated that while the (iovernment would net on the recommendations of the Congested District* Commission in removing any causes of legitimate grievances, they deplored the agitation in Ireland. The agitation must be fruitless. The Govi'i'iiineiil had no option but to administer the law with firmness and decision.

THE OttIKCT OP ANTHIRAZING MOVEMENT. LAWLESSNESS AND TERRORISM INCREASING.

London, June fl. The House of Lords has been engaged for two days debuting the condition oi Ireland. Irish peers pro'iiiced testimony of increased, lawlessness and terrorism. The object of the anti-grazing agitation wa* to force sales of land at prairie value. Uird Denhani's remark thill cattle driving was not a crime of n very serious nature was severely criticised. Tins Earl of Crewe cxjilained that Lord Denliam did not intend to minimise such criminal and disorderly nets, but merely replied that "driving" was less serious than maiming. Kail Crewe licnrlily agreed wilh I/ml Londonderry in Hint vindication of the law ought never to be regarded as a party question. He admitted that severe watchfulness was necessary adding that the Government relied on ordinary laws. Lord Ri|«m declared Unit the Government was determined to put in operation all the powers of law they possess. The Daily Chronicle says Lord Denman's remark was not very judicious, Driving may be used very effectively ba a means of intimidation, and lead to Be- 1 rious disorder.

[The nnti-grnzing movement finds expression in the. devastation of the country by fire. Recently Mr .Justice Ross slated Uv.it widespread and audacious conspiracy was reiupnnl in (he Wist of Ireland. Mr liiirol has dialed tint catt'o have been driven oil farms in a number of cases, but the Government had.!» evidence of widespread conspiracy. There was, however, sufficient 1 rouble to cause considerable anxiety witiltn certain limited areas. In opening the Oiunly quaitei sessions last week Judge'Curran said that although it was reported to be peaceable, the country had never been in worse state of disruption that it was now.]

VISIT OF THE KING AND QUEEN. London, June 6. King Edward and Queen Alexandra will visit Dublin on 10th'and 11th July. The announcement has been hailed with the greatest satisfaction in Ireland. It is hoped the Sovereigns' presence will have a quietening effect on the country.

IRISH PATIENCE EXHAUSTED. Received Bth, 1.5 a.m. London. June 7. The Freemans Journal declares thero is a limit to patience. Ireland's condition is critical. The Government lias unfortunately taught Irish the old lesson, that you get nothing by quiet means. It is only by strenuous agitation that genuine reform may be secured.