IRELAND

Taranaki Daily News, 25 January 1921, Page 5

IRELAND

“SOON BE HAPPIER" CHIEF SECRETARY HOPEFUL. DE VALERA’S MANIFESTO, By Telegraph.—Press Assn— Copyright. London, Jan. 23. Sir Hamar Greenwood (Chief Secretary for Ireland) addressing the auxiliaries at Dublin, said their duty was to prevent crime with the view of freeing Ireland fr< m the terrorism of assassins and of a small misguided minority. He urged tfee necessity of discipline worthy of a great cause. They were up against some dirty fighters, moreover some politicians in Ireland and England were insulting them. They opposed the army in war time and were the champions of conscientious objectors and every shirker in the Empire. He was sure the Crown forces were breaking up the awful terror which had nearly ruined Ireland, but the country would soon be happier Ireland would develop a great destiny as a partner in the Commonwealth of the Empire. De Valera, in a manifesto, emphasises Ireland’s undying desire for independence and he is confident of final success. ‘'With calm deliberation,” he adds,, “let us face the new year. The Republic is ready to endure whatever is necessary to win the priceless boon of permanent peace ” London, Jan. 23. De Valera has issued a proclamation from Paris stating that armed force in Ireland must cease, but he has little authority over the gunmen. PREMIER OF ULSTER. SIR E. CARSON MAY REFUSE. Received Jan. 24, 9.45 p.m. London, Jan 24. It is understood that Sir Edward Carson has decided to refuse the Premiership of Ulster. —Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. ULSTER PARLIAMENT. Received Jan. 25, 12.50 p.m. London, Jan. 23. The Daily Mail states the King is unlikely to open the Ulster Parliament. The ceremony will be of great pomp and splendour. Sir Edward Carson is finally leaving Irish polities, and will announce his decision to a deputation on the 25th inst. •-United Service. WEEK-END CRIMES. THREE CONSTABLES MURDERED. Received Jan. 24, 7.25 p.m. London. Jan. 24. There were a number of outrages in Ireland during the week-end. including three constables murdered. Three Sinn Feiners were shot dead at Headford (Galway) while attempting to evade arrest. The body of an ex-soldier was found at Bandon with the words “convicted spy” attached to his coat. Elliott, a farmer’s son, who was kidnapped by armed and masked men at Blainalee, was found in a bog, shot through the head.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. . DR. CLUNE SEES THE POPE. REPORT ON THE SITUATION. Received Jan. 24, 9.45 p.m. Rome, Jan. 24. The Pope gave a private audience if Archbishop Clune, and heard his report on the situation in Ireland. —Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. (Archbishop Chine was recently before the public through his negotiations with Mr. Lloyd George in regard to reaching a settlement of the Irish questionj f SINN FEIN SUPPORTERS. London, Jan. 23. Sinn Feiners are enrolling Irishmen throughout the United Kingdom with a view of ascertaining the amount of active support available. They also ask Irish doctors to consider returning to Ireland within a month.