DUBLIN TRAGEDY.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1920, Page 5

DUBLIN TRAGEDY.

' FUNERAL OF THE VICTIMS, AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. i By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, Nov. 25. In compliance with the Government's wish, business in Dublin was suspended during the funeral procession of the murdered officers. There were huge crowds along the route from the hospital to the iferth Wall, who stood with bared heads. More than a thousand troops and representatives of the Crown units stationed in Dublin participated in the procession, which was headed by a band and 10 gun-carriages carrying the bodies. Other bands marched in the procession and aeroplanes flew overhead. At North Wall while the coffins | were being embarked the firing party I presented arms and the "Last Post" was sounded as the destroyers left for England. There will be a procession in London to-morrow. At Westminster Abbey the procession will divide and the bodies of three Catholic officers will be taken to Westminster Cathedral. Memorial services are being held in both places, Mr. Lloyd George attending that at the Abbey and Sir Hamar Greenwood that at the Cathedral. Lord Home will reprey sent the King at the Abbey and the Earl of Cavan at the Cathedral. Sir Hamar Greenwood will walk behind tho last gun carriage from Euston Station to the Abbey.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ( Received Nov. 26, 8 p.m. London, Nov. 26, During the passage of the funeral in Dublin steps were taken to see that the remains were treated with respect. Warning voices were heard advising hat wearers to remove their hats. An official message from Dublin states three youths mysteriously fell from a wall into the Liffey during the passing of the cortege. They were wearing hats at the time. —Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn.