IRISH WARFARE.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 July 1922, Page 5

IRISH WARFARE.

BATTLE FOR WATERFORD. REBELS BEING BEATEN, BIG GUNS IN LIMERICK, By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, July 21. When day broke the Waterford Irregulars who had not been taken prisoner fought desperately. Fire was reopened by the Nationalists from the opposite side of the river and, under cover of the barrage, they penertated further into the city. The Irregulars endeavored to make a stand at the post office, but were driven out by heavy shelling. Some reports state that the Irregu-’ lars are fighting rearguard actions in the south-east corner of the town. It is believed they have suffered many casualties. Big guns are now supporting the National troops in Limerick. Their advent was welcomed by the semi-starved population, who were in an appalling state. They rushed into the bullet swept streets and welcomed the artillery, which at infinite labor was drawn miles over rough roads to the city. London, July 22. Limerick is reported to be quiet this morning, although theft is occasional sniping. Citizens praise the efforts of the Nationalist troops to cope with the distress and starvation among the poorer classes, who are in a pitiable plight. It is estimated that 2000 Irregulars sre still at large in Limerick County. The Nationalist casualties during the taking of Limerick City were six killed and 19 wounded. ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL FOR TRUCE. London, July 23. The Archbishop of Tuam, in a sermon, appealed to the youths of Ireland to ground their arms and insist on a constitutional way of ending the conflict. He eaid that already enough Irish blood had been shed and enough destruction done. Women and children were living in terror and work had been abandoned. The grim spectres of famine and disease were standing at their doors. The moral law had been violated, consciences tortured and hearts torn, although by the use of commonsense and moderation the country could now be smiling as never before in its freedom. “Tn the name of God. in the name of Ireland,” he concluded. “I appeal to the young men to save the old land from destruction. Let them insist on a truce of God with a view to the restoration of order in the country.” London. July 22. Cardinal Logue, who was attending the funeral of the Rev. Dr. Longhran, 'at Jonesborough, County Louth, was ordered to dismount from his car and was searched by armed specials. CORK THREATENED. London, July 23. The rebels are now concentrating in the vicinity of Mallowtown, on the Dublin-Cork railway. It is expected the final struggle will be on the outskirts of Cork. The rebels burned down Roseleaven House, belonging to i the Hon. Edward O’Brien, brother of i Lord Tneliiquin: nothing was saved. ' The Free Staters are advancing on ; Cork, which is being prepared for an attack similar to Limerick. They have a most difficult task. The rebels are fighting in civilian garb and can easily assume the role of innocent combatants, constantly organising lightning attacks, then dispersing, helped . by the hilly country. A later message says the opposing forces are now in touch at Mallow Junction.