The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-08-25
Michael Collins
Shot And Killed
From Ambush
Leader Of Provisional Gov
eminent Mourned By All
Ireland and England; Dire
Forebodings Predominant
ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON, Aug. 23-Michael Collins
is dead. The famed Irish Republic
leader and agitator who assumed the
active leadership of the provisional
government in Ireland following the
death of Arthur Griffiths, was shot
and killed a Jew hours after his de-
parture from Cork, where, appearing
in the full uniform and regalia of
commander-in-chief he had received
a great ovation. 1t was Collins first
appearance in the uniform of comman-
der.
Collins death, following that of
Grifiths, was the removal of the sec.
ond prominent figure of the Irish
strife within ten days, just as the
defeat of the southern irregulars was
considered complete.
Attack From Ambush
Later dispatches from Dublin say
that we of the Free Stater's staff
officers were accompanying Collins
when he was shot from ambush.
Several soldiers were killed and
wounded during the attack on Col
Inns party, including Major General
Daleton who was slightly injured.
Inc assassination occurred be-
tween Macroom and Bandon where
Collins and his staff were ambushed
by a large. number of %irregulars.
Just as the attack was beaten off a
bullet struck Collins in the head and
he died a few moments afterward.
Collins last words as he lay dying
last night, addressed to Major Gene
raj Daleton were, FORGIVE them"
The assassination has created a
profound sensation in London and
deep expressions of regret come
from all quarters. Government Of
ficials are shocked. Lloyd George in
a message to William T. Cosgrove
the active chairman of the Irish pro-
vlslonal government conveys his
sympathy for the loss of what he
termed in his own words, "The loss
of n of Ireland brilliant sons at a
time when Ireland needed his special
QUANTITIES OF courage and resolution"
Reports from Dublin say that city
is stunned by the news of Collins
death. He was only 81 years of age.
Newspapers print dire f~orebodings
for Irelands future.
Collins body will be taken to Cork
from Bandon and thence sent by
steamer to Dublin where a national
funeral will be held, prior to which the
body will lie in state. ALI Ulster is
profoundly stirred owing to the as.
s~assination. 1t was at
Dublin the Dali will be summoned
Immediately.
Body Lies In State
Thursday, Collins body arrived from
Cork and was borne through crowded
streets to the city hall where it will
lie in state until the burial on Mon
day. Collins party who were with the
commander during the attack mum
bered twelve and say the attackers
numbered at least $50 and poured a
crossfire of machine guns into the
Free Stater's.
At Cork the grief over Collins death
is unreasonable. The entire city is
shocked and resentment is strongly
felt throughout the national army
Troops arriving from the north weep
upon learning of his death. 1t has
been learned that the troops and great
mass of people idolized their leader
Successor Needed
A successor to Collins is being con
sidered. 1t is admitted that those re
naming do not posses his varied tai
ents and dominating powers that will
enable them to combine the whole
ministry and defeat the ~irreguiars
Richard Mulcahy the chief of staff Of
the republican army is considered t,
hold the entire confidence of the ranl
and file. William T. Cosgrove the act
ing head of the provisional govern
ment is noted for his tenacity at pur
suing a policy once he has determined
upon it. George Gavah Dugfy TIL
foreign minister of the provisional
government is also regarded as a grea
promise.