THE POLISH WAR.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1920, Page 6

THE POLISH WAR.

MARTIAL LAW IN BELFAST. CARSON APPEALS TO UNIONISTS. By Telegraph—Press Assu.—Copyright. London, August 31 Martial law has been proclaimed in Belfast. Eighteen deaths have occurred and over 201) people have been wounded since the rioting started in Belfast on Saturday. Sir E. Carson is appealing to Unionists to assist in the preservation of order. He states that peace negotiations have been proceeding with the Government, and an important announcement is expected on Friday. INCENDIARISM SPREADING. London, August 31. ■ Incendiarism spread over 14 streets in Belfast. The fire brigades were called out 40 times.- i The Ulster Unionist Council announces that peace negotiations with the Government are proceeding.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FRENCH APPEAL TO ENGLAND. Paris, August 31 The Matin, in an article headed "Appeal to England," says:. "It would be a breach of loyalty to our allies not to warn them of the peril they are incurring by permitting the struggle between England and civilisation. Each refusal of clemency enhances 1 the importance of • McSweeney, whose death will spread Ireland's teachings and convince the world that England is implacable and making no distinction between criminals and saints.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.