Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

II lIeldAu "dS
curragh camp, who too late for
roll call, today, attempted to
scale the wall at the barracks.
ani was shot by sentry. His
wounds will probably prove ia
tai
London. England. March q. - The
outstanding features OF the news from
Ireland was the disaffection among Of
acers OF the regular army under orders
10 proceed TO Ulster with their regi-
ments. The actual number of resig-
nations is probIematical, but consid-
srable OF the army is already short of
commissioned officers. The war Of
fee Is taking steps to replace officers
Who have resigned According to re-
pOrts. however. the number Of vacan-
cies 4 rapidly increasing and it is pos
sible all regulars serving in Ulster
NY have 20 be replaced by fresh
rroops 10 take the offensive. This mo-
uentary shifting OF the immediate
cfisis from Ulster TO the army may
give the peacemakers the desired
opening. The return to London of
,crner uniorist premier Balfour has
gwen heart 20 the advocates of COM
promise. He and Asquith understand
Cne another.
Liberalism will not finch an inch
before the arrogant and insolent plague
Of toryism." said Lloyd George. chan
eellor OF the exchequer. at a mass
meeting OF liberals at Huddlesfield. He
vas talking about Ulster unionists.
He said. The country is confronted
By the grayest issue in the history OF
democratic government since the days
q the Stuarts. We are not fighting
about Ulster or home rule We are
agh-iag for civil liberty"
An Official communication says: I
The recent movement OF troops to
Ulster was purely precautionary TO
protect depOts. arms. ammunition and
other government property. II has
rot been and is not now the intention
10 move troops to Ulster except for
ihese and Ike purposes
Belfast. Ireland, March 2L-Ulster I
this morning presented a martial .
aspect. All the towns were occupied .
By soldiers. and regular army and .
other detachment5 were marching the
country roads with long trains OF
baggage and ammunition on carts 20 /
strengthen the various garrisons- At
al uniOnist centers there are great
stores Of ammunition. Among "Uls-
Ter volunteers" throughout the pro-
vince there s. a feeling OF intense
e1citement.
Within "a hours more than 5000
regular troops. including four bat
'alions Of infantry, with machine
guns, and two batteries OF field artil-
sry' arrived at various towns in us
isr. These troops formed the ad-
'Anee guard OF a large armed force
'elng sent to the northern province
. Ireland 70 prevent the assumption
y the loyal government by anti
lone rulers.
Torpedo Boats Arrive.
Field guns have been mounted at
,arriekfergus castle, q military sta
ion Is miles below Belfast The
estie Is OF historic interest, William
Il having landed there. Orders
.ere issued 70 other batteries OF ar ,
Hsry al strategic points around Bel
@st These preparations have not
re1ted any public demonstrations In
'eiast Two torpedo boat destroy
= arrived at Belfast this morning
slr Edward Carson, realizing the
llalness OF preventing an undisci-
Aned outbreak. as a protest against
oops movements. again urged Ul-
to keep cool during the week
-e Carson and his lieutenants de-
re the government to take the nrst ,
0,oVoeatiye steps. The city present
normal outward aspect All
aces Of business were open
va town hall. headquarters OF the
'oFisional government, has been
saied 70 all. Important equipment
'e1nents. ciphers and other papers
we been removed from hidden
aces after being distributed among !
: most important leaders OF the
'lonists. This was done in conse- I
snee Of the announcement OF I'M