IRISH PEACE.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1921, Page 5

IRISH PEACE.

LLOYD GEORGE'S APPEAL. READY TO MEET DE VALERA. INVITED TO A CONFERENCE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received June 26, 11.5 p.m. London, June 25. Mr. Lloyd George has written to De Valera stating that the Government is deeply anxious to assure that the King’s appeal for reconciliation in Ireland will not be made in vain, and the Government feel it incumbent upon them to make, a final appeal in the spirit of the King’s words for a conference between representatives of the Government and South and North Ireland. Mr. Lloyd George adds: “I invite you, the chosen leader of the great majority in Southern Ireland: Firstly, to attend a conference in London in company with Sir James Craig to explore to the utmost the possibility of a settlement; and, secondly, to bring any colleagues you select. The Government will give safe conduct to all chosen to participate in the conference. We make the invitation with a fervent desire to end the ruinous conflict which for centuries has divided Ireland and embittered the relations with the peoples of these islands, whose co-operation would mean so much for the Empire and humanity. We ask you to meet us as we meet you, in the spirit of conciliation which His Majesty appealed for.” A similar letter has been sent to Sir James Craig—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. IRISH WOMEN’S APPEAL. TO THE DOMINION PREMIERS. Received June 26, 11.5 p.m. London, June 25. The Dominion Premiers declined to receive a deputation of Irish women, who sent each Premier a report concerning the sufferings of Irish women and children, reprisals on women and the treatment of women prisoners. ATTACK ON POLICE BARRACK'S. NO CASUALTIES SUSTAINED. Received June 26, 5.5 p.m. London, June 24. Five fine mansions. overlooking the valley of Iniahannon were burnt, and at the same time a large force of armed men made an attack on the Inishannon police barracks without inflicting any casualties.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DE VALERA’S ARREST DENIED. London, June 24. De Valera was arrested at Black Rock Dublin, but released. No charge was preferred. Sinn Fein circles in Dublin deny De Valera’s arrest. They state it was a case of mistaken identity. Received June 26, 11.5 p.m. London, June 25. It is stated semi-officially in Dublin that a high Dublin Castle official ordered De Valera’s release.