New-York tribune., 1916-06-18
Irish Rebels Played Game
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:. Poverty in Dublin Had Part in Uprsng-Sprt OF
Unrest Spreading Over Europe.

poverty-strlcken, according 10 we oeS'
information | could obtain. When
man is starving he begs, borrows or
steals food. If he needs clothes he
does the same thing. They begged, out
didn't receive. They borrowed ana
couldn't pay back, and were worse on
than ever. When told by their lead
ers, men of intelligence in contrast TO
themselves. that they could get what
they needed by fighting and stealing
they were ready TO try these means,
Fighting is next TO food IN the IRISH
mans heart. If he doesn't use words
he resorts TO bricks, shillelahs or
guns. There Is sport and pride in han
ding firearms. Sim Fein agitators
found ready converts. Their followers
rose in rebellion against conditions.
Truly, they rose against their King,
but nv point is that this was not the
Fundamental motive which prompted
the UPRISING. II Paradise were in Ire
land. kickers would be found there.
Home Rule is aside from the issue in
the present situation. Briefly, ] think
the Dublin rebellion is a socialistic up
rising.
Unrest in All Europe.
There is unrest all over Europe.
Britain has had trouble in Wales. on
the CLYDE and in Ireland. France has
had no time 70 think about internal
troubles. as all her sons have been too
busy fighting for life. Russia has had
disturbances. Germany is beginning
10 grow restless. A costly war breeds
discomfort rapidly. =,
Had the Irish Volunteers succeeded
it would have been big blow to the
Allied cause. Any one who went through
the rebellion knows how futile fight
il was. II it had been prolonged for
weeks the damage to Britain's reputa-
ton would have been infinitely greater
Stern measures were necessary; stern
hesitation by the British government
once il appreciated the situation.
If the information have gained as
TO the underlying motives of the Sim
Fein rebellion is correct and the gov
ernnent's hgures-1 500 rebels-are
true. then every government must take
cognizance Of all uprisings long before
they come TO a head. The Dublin re-
bellion furnished lesson which should
not be forgotten soon. In the midst OF
war, when the government is much
better equipped TO quell rebellion than
in normal times, a comparatively small
body Of armed men was able to seize
and hold a city for a week. Suppose
25 900 armed discontents should rise up
In some other British city. or even New
York City? Before they were sup
pressed New York would be a sorry
sight When this war is over job lots
Of ammunition will be easy TO get.
Equipment for $4,000 men could be
bought for a song.
May Stimulate Recruiting.
With the Irish rebellion Of April,
1916. a matter of history, believe there
will be no further trouble there until
after the war; not necessarily then,
IL the British government handles the
question from the imperial point oil
view. II it has been an unpleasant les
son for the government it has been no
less bitter for the insurrectionicts.
While in Ireland | was amazed 10 see
so many able bodied men OF military
age going about in mufti. The con-
trast was great after having travelled
in Germany and all parts of England.
Britain needs more men for the army
and | believe she is going to get MAN.
from Ireland as a direct result OF the
rebellion.
II is to Ireland's advantage TO end
the war as soon as possible. John
Redmond. the leader of the National.
lists. or Home Rulers, and Sir Edward
Carson. leader of the Ulstermen. have
Joined forces to bring about quiet in
heland. They are submerging the
troubles Of Ireland beneath the waves
of stress rolling over the empire and
the whole Of Europe. Ireland as a
whole is loyal. Irishmen are courageous
fighters. It is not natural for lrishmen
to be neutrals. They have had enough
fghting at home. Flanders is the alter
native. Recruiting should BOOM