IRELAND.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1918, Page 7

IRELAND.

HOSTILITY TO CONSCRIPTION. London, April 11. Mr. T. P. O'Connor cables from San Francisco to Mr. Dillon, M.P : "I must record a solemn warning agamst conscription in Ireland. It is an insane blunder, and will render futile the best efforts of the Irish leaders."

AMERICAN PRESS VIEWS. New York, April 11. All newspapers discuss conscription in Ireland.

The New York Times says: "If any .Irishman thinks that resistance to conscription will find favor in the United States he is grossly mistaken. It is time men who talk so much about liberty took part in defending it." The New York World says: "If Ireland is to have Home Rule. Englishmen have the right to insist that Ireland shall not be exempted from conscription.''

The Sun remark's: "It is unbelievable that the Irish prefer German servitude rather than the liberty for which the Allies are lighting" The Herald says: "The Irish won't revolt if their politicians leavis them alone."

The N'ew York World's London correspondent Mr. Dillon, who said: "If the measure is persisted in an Irish settlement will become impossible. The Irish Nationalists will resist the Bill by every means in their power. Both the North and South of Ireland will solidly oppose conscription, which would have horrible and far-reaching consequences."

THE ONLY TOPIC IN IRELAND. London, April 11. Dublin telegrams state that conscription is the only topic of discussion. It is understood that the Sinn Fein has issued ordere to all sections of the Trisli Volunteers regarding action in the event of conscription. Fiery speeehi'S were made at many meetings of public bodies against applying the Man-Power Bill to Ireland. Home Rule is not discussed at all. The recruiting authorities are hampered by the fact that there is no register in Ireland- A big effort will be necessary to weed out many Englishmen, Scotsmen, and Welshmen who went to Ireland to escape military Bervice.