The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-28
PARLIAMENT HOPEFUL

PARLIAMENT HOPEFUL That hopeful feeling prevailed in Parliament was seen in the fact that no opposition was raised to the ad- journment of the house to Tuesday, after the ministers had promised that this would not interfere with the is- suance of any available news
 Dublin is further from London today than Peking is from New York, so far as communication from the general public is concerned. No Irish newspa- pers have reached here since the ris- ing and passenger traffic has been for the most part suspended. The only in formation comes through official chan nels.
 England is extremely anxious about the Irish situation, but no fears are expressed that the government will not be able to suppress the rising. The casualties thus far do not exceed what might have occurred in civil riots, but more severe fighting is likely to fol- low before quiet is restored in Dub lin.
 The extent of the seditious move
 
 secret, except that it has spread to the west and south. It was on the west coast of Ireland that Sir Roger Easements expedition was intending to land munitions
 In the north of Ireland, so far as is known, there has been no disturbance, direct dispatch from Londonderry re- porting complete order
 ACTION IS REPUDIATED
 From Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and other parts of the empire came a flood of cablegrams to MT. Redmond today repudiating the action of the rebellious elements in Dublin and ex- pressing scorn at what they believe was done while brave Irish soldiers are dying at the front that their coun- try may prosper
 Incidentally, the messa ges express the fullest confidence in Mr Redmond and the Irish parliamentary party. Some of them were given out for pub lication by the nationalist leader. One from Sydney, signed ''MacCarthy," reads:
 '"The sectional pro- German rioting disgusts home rulers here. Take heart, our race is with you and our gallant countrymen at the front"
 From Melbourne came message signed "OConnell," reading:
 "The Irish in Victoria view with ab- horrence the futile and meaningless rebellion at Dublin and sympathize with the national party in the cruel struggle against the criminal efforts of an insignificant minority to thwart the noble object of peace and recon ciliation which was almost accom- plished. Such fanatics betray gross in- gratitude for the benefits Ireland has received through long agitation and the generosity of the Irish abroad, as well as the valuable help rendered by the British and other democracies Brave Irish soldiers are dying at the front that their country may prosper. Their nobility of sacrifice should shame all the wreckers of Irelands future. The guilt of the horrible bloodshed at Dublin will be on the misguided lead CTS of the outbreak"
 Replying to question whether the government had been warned of a dan- gerous growth of sed1tion, Premier As- quith said:
 "The first and paramount duty of the government is to restore order and to stamp out rebellion with all possible wig or and promptitude. That we are doing.
 Behind that there is evidently an ob- ligation which rests upon the government of making a searching investigation into the causes of and the responsibility for these events. That obligation we fully recognize and intend to discharge"
 Announcement was made by the pre- mier that Maj. Gen. Sir John Maxwell, who formerly commanded the Britisl, forces in Egypt, was leaving this after noon for Ireland. The general has been given plenary powers under marshal law over the whole country
 Replying to request from Sir Henry Dalziel that the house sit on Monday to discuss the Dublin outbreak Premier As Quth said that debate on the question could only be mischevous
 Our allies have been made aware by Sir Edward Carson and MT. Redmond. j. the premier added, "that the movement is sectional only and has no sympathy from the representative Irish leaders,
 CARSON'S DECLARATION
 Tn his declaration concerning the situ- ation Sir Edward Carson said:
 "I feel quite satisfied with the state- ment of the prime minister. I will gladly join with MT. Redmond in everything that can be done to denounce and put down the rebels now and forevermore. T hope the newspapers will not try, during war of such a character as we are engaged in., to bring about discussion of political character in relation to the Irish question:"
 Sir Edwards remarks were greeted with cheers. He was followed by MT. Red- mond, who said:
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