The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-04
IRELAND'S AFFAIRS.
The Dublin Constabulary Trouble
Subsiding.
FOURTEEN PERSONS WOUNDED IN
THE RIOTS AND TAKEN TO THE
HOSPITAL.

DUBLIN, Sept. IA dispatch to the Times
from Dublin states that the emergency COM
mittee attended with sixty men, to- besworn in
as special constabes. A difficulty, however
was raised in regard to the form of oath to be
taken, which ebliges person taking it to swear
that he is not member of secret or political
society. Mr.. Dudgeon, solicitor for the emer-
gency committee. stated that the committee
was not political body. Earl Spencer, the
Lord Lieutenant. then directed that the case
should be stated for an opinion by law officers,
which will be communicated today. III it is fa-
vorable about 1863 men will be at once availa-
ble The whole police force, comprising 1888
men, and including the 22t men who were dis
missed yesterday, ghas left sthe service. Only
the officers, numbering 70, remain.
A few burglaries were committed during the
night The perpetrators were captured IN two
cases and punished before magistrates. Several
men were fined for intimidating policemen
who did duty with the military last evening.
Lord Spencer is consulting with the Chief OF
Police and his officers. The arrangements for
police duty on the streets are still incomplete.
Midnight-The city is in most excited state.
The military tonight charged mob SuTround-
ing the O'Connell statue and cleared the spot.
A posse OF police on duty in Sackville street,
are making frequent charges in order to clear
the side streets. There is much stone throw
ing. Several persons have been wounded and
number of arrests have been made. Both
tho nIntaTy and police ara much hooted, but
show great fOreearance. 1t is stated that tho
police have expressed their determination to
again throw off their uniforms on Monday If
the dismissed men are not reinStated.
DUBLIN, Sept 2-Lord Spencer addressing
the special constables who were paradedlin the
castle yard, Said
Gentlemen, came here to address you under
very unusual and anxious circumstances.
regret to say that very gross act of disobe-
dience has taken place among portion of the
metropolitan police. deeply regret that this
has occurred among force of which citizens
of Dublin and myself have always been so
proud, and who have always shown such
devoted loyalty to the Queen and such energy
in the discharge Of their duties, which hay5-
often been OF most difficult and trying char
aoter. Undoubtedly they have adopted
course which must call insubordination and
disobedience of a most marked kind. believe
they were led away by designing men, some in
the force and some outside. 1t would be inn
possible for any government to treat such acts
otherwise than have done in this crisis J.
am not desrous to rely solely upon the sregu-
lars but appeal to all loyal men of all creeds to
come forward to support law and order in this
moment of considerable anxiety and doubt.
thank you for your promptitude in coming for
ward SO soon on short notice. [ am certain you
will perform your novel duties efficiently and
well. The government will do all in its power
to meet your requirements, and will not inter-
fere unduly with your business transactions.
You will be employed mostly in districts
where you reside and will take turns in doing
YOUR respective duties. Once more thank
you in the Queens name for your public spirit
and loyalty.
After Lord Spencers speech the men dis
persed, giving loud cheers for the Queen.
DUBLIN, Sept. 3-The police strike is vir-
tualy ended The Superintendent in an in
tarview with the disarmed men advised them
to draw up memorial asking that they be re-
instated and acknowledging they had commit
TED breach of discipline. This memorial will
be submitted to the authorities this evening,
and there is little doubt that the men will then
be reinstated with the understanding that
their grievances will be investigated. Several
street robberies were committed last evening.
The wounds of several parties injured in street
melees were dressed at the hospital but ne in
|. juries of a serious nature were reported.
About fourteen people wounded in the stre3t
fights are in the hospitals. Five hundred
special constables were sworn in today. The
mob today attacked a special constable when
the latter fred thrc3 shots from his revolver
and wounded one man dangerously. The mob
thereupon attempted to lynch the constable
and handled him SO roughly that he is not ex-
pected to recover. Tonight the mob became
al persons were wounded. sThe government
offices are in charge of troops.
DUBLIN, Sept. 3.-In George street tonight
the tram car, in which special constable had
taken refuge, was wrecked by the mob.
The gnnboat Forester has arrived at Kings
ton, where disorders are appreheuded. The au-
thoritieS will advertise tomorrow for recruits.
This action is believed to indicate the dismisG-
ed policemen will not be reinstated. AT IL
o'clock tonight ths streets were much quieter.