, 1916-05-13

AISlOIy. lie SdplGdI U Il6tduu HAS Ue6u IL
scene of mad and unsuccessful attempt of re-
%volutioD. Blood has been freely shed. 1t is
true that Ireland has been provoked by the
growth of = similar revolutionary and illegal
movement in another part IF Ireland, backed
by an army in revolt. It is true that the
grave responsibilities for these events in
Berlin rest upon the leaders of that move
ment. These things will have to be discussed
at the proper time. 1t is true that Ireland
has been shocked and Mortified by.a series of
military executions by the Military Tribu-
mails in [ bin. These things have been done
in the face of incessant and vehement pro-
tests Of the Irish leaders, and these protests
will be pressed continually and strongly un-
til the unchec Ied control of the military au-
thont.3s in Dublin is abolished. But it is also
true, in spite of bitter provocations, that the
people of Ireland had no hesitation in con-
demniug the rising in Dublin as a dangerous
blow at the heart and hopes of Ireland. On
the morrow of this tragedy we feel
called upon to make Il solemn appeal to the
people Of Ireland to draw the con-
illusions which these events force upon
them. We must leave no misunderstanding
IN their MODS us to our convictions and our
resolves. Either Ireland is to be given over
to unsuccessful revolution and anarchy or
the Constitutional movement is to have the
full support of the Irish people and GO on
until it has com pleted its work.
London, May 10tb.-A most enthusiastic
spirit animates the daily conferences of the
"Daily Empire Producers Organization.
All the members are quite certain that q
general agreement on a combined and prac-
teal plan will be devised very shortly and
be laid before the Government with a view
to stimulating the production of cane sugar
throughout tue Empire.
Loudou, May 1Oth.-Mr. Asquith in the
House of Commons to-day in reply GA ques-
ton from Mr.. TohL Dillon, Nationalist Mem
Der for East Mayo, said that so far as be knew
no prisoners had been shot in Ireland with
out trial. The Premier stated that Mr..
Skerrington, the editor of the Irish Citizen"
was shot in Dublin on April 29th without
the knowledge of the military autho tiles.
This statement was in reply to an enquiry
yesterday whether Mr. Skerrington had been
shot before the proclamation of martial law.
This matter was under investigation, Mr..
Asquith said. The officer concerned had
been arrested and would be court-martial-
led. Mr. Asquith gave an understanding in
the House that no further executions wonld
take place in Ireland before the time of the
debate on the Irish question tomorrow.
Regarding two other executions reported to
have taken place at the same time Mr..
~Skerrington was shot, Mr.. Asquith stated al
Investigation would be made. He had no
particulars regarding these cases, be said, but
he was able to ste te THAI the military author
tiles not only had no responsibility for them
but had no knowledge of the occurrence.
The Premier informed the House that Sir Ro-
ger Easement, who was captured on attempt
ing to land III Ireland to lead the rebelli-
on, would be placed on trial on Monday. Mr..
Dillon will present a motion tomorrow cnll-
ing attention to the executions in Ireland,
on the sanction of secret military tribunals,
and to the apparent want of proper au hori-
ty to control the proceedings of the military.
All the members of the Irish Party and
many of the Liberal and Labour Members
supported the suggestion that the debate
shonld be allowed.
st. Thomas, May 10th-The authorized
codes may now be used to Portugal, the
Azores and the Portuguese extra European
Colonies.
Delay on deferred traffic to United King
dom and beyond via Havana is now remov-
ed entirely. All classes of traffic are now
moving normally by that route.
Censored at Jamaica.)
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