IRISH CRISIS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 July 1920, Page 5

IRISH CRISIS.

HOPES FOR SETTLEMENT, IRISH PRESS OPINIONS. tj t»lejr»j(kr-Pr«js Asm.—Copyright Received July 29, 8.5 p.m. London, July 28. The Irish newspapers revive hopes of • peaceful, settlement. .The Irish Times expresses its dkbelief that force to the uttermost will be adopted. It suggests that a generous offer for a political settlement might be accented. The Freeman's Journal, which is now regarded a* a supporter of Sinn Fein, calls for a truce, and advises Mr. Lloyd George to propose a parley between representatives of British control and the Irish republicans, in order to find the basis for a settlement in Dominion Home Rule, leaving Ulster to decide by coanty option what it will do. 'tin the contrary, a Sinn Fein statement, taunts Ministers with describing •». "rushing into anarchy" in Ireland WMrt they call, rightly, "struggling to T?e free" in Poland. The statement adds that the most convincing proof of solidarity is the Government's inability to la& a eo-ealled authoritative group' ready to assißt in breaking the movement for independence.—A'uß.'-N.Z. Cable Assn. :1 " Received July 29, 9.30 p.m. London,, July 28. ■DuMtn telegrams say. the ilaitest Sinn Fein bulletin indicates a probable refusal to negotiate on Dominion Home Ride, or, at least, on anything in accordance frith Sir Horace Plunkett's scheme. It , it claimed the Irish solidly favor selfdetermination.—Times Service. '« «lOIiD PLACED INfiJASETY. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST RAH). Received July 29, &5 jun. London, July 28. > As a precaution against a raid on the Bank of Ireland in Dublin, the bulk of the gold reserve has been smuggled to an unknown destination in England. Three millions were shipped under naval escort in .one. night. College Green and the streets leading to the docks were occupied by infantry and tanks during the •fsmttot.—AUS.-NZ. Cable Assn. ' IEVENGE OF POLICEMEN. A TOWN HALL DESTROYED. Received July 89, 8.45 p.m. London,-July 28. The Government has enlisted a namter of distinguished ex-officers for serJiee with the Irish Constabulary. Following on the shooting of Constable Vtt*ay *t West Cork, the dead man's coftfagaes ran amok and set fire to the town hall. The residents extinguished the blase, but the police returned later and completely destroyed the building. —A*.-NtZ. Cable Assn. A DESPERATE FIGHT. AMBUSH OF POLICE. London, July 28. Twenty masked men ambushed a sergeant and three constables at Killybegs, OMmty Donegal, and a desperate fight followed, in which the sergeant was seriously wounded. A corporal of the Essex Regiment, pat* at noon, was riddled with JrtlHets, and his pockets were ransacked. *-AUS.-NJZ. Cable Assn.