The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-04-26


eoo,rio,,t. 1922. bD TIE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Dublin, April %.
The widespread indignation against
+ba activity of the secessionists has
grown more intense as the result OF
trio murder to-day Of Brig. Gen.
Aaamson. commanding the Athlone
brigade Of the regular Irish Republi-
can army. Crowds gathered at the
hospital early this morning and prayed
in vain for the recovery Of the popular
young officer He was shot in the
head when he was held up by group
~ armed men near the headquarters
~ Tho Republican secessionist forces.
The assailants ordered Adamson 10
hold up his hands, which he did, but
nevertheless one Of the men shot him
through the head.
Investigation has proved that the out
rage was committed by group Of IT.
responsible corner boys.
secessionfsts Losing Ground.
.,The rebellion in ireland is nearly
over" Dali Cabinet member told HE
NEW YoRK HERALD correspondent. Th6
other side is losing ground steadily and
with a few more stunts life the at
tempted murder Of Adamson the pub
liz win be SO aroused that they will not
he able to operate
There are indications that the strength
~ the army regular and consequently OF
the Provisional Government Is growing,
and that they have the confidence OF the
people with them. After the murder OIL
Adamson Gen. McKeon sent an ulti-
matum to the secessionists who were
occupying the Royal Hotel in which he
charged the commandment with murder
and allowed him fifteen minutes IN
which to surrender. Commandant Fitz-
ratriclx of the secessionists surrendered.
lie and all his officers and men were
then taken to the barracks of the regu-
lar troops and detained. tM7
In anticipation OF the meeting OF the
Dali Eireann tomorrow and the effect
Of Yesterdays strike, the All Ireland
rlatcpayrrs Association issued mani
fa-to calling for a national demonstra-
ton in Dublin this evening and demand
ing that the Dali understake the respon-
siblity for the welfare Of the people.
Commerce Demands Peace. %
The Dublin Chamber Of Commerce tor
day adopted resolution stating that
"the Chamber Of Commerce representing
4 large proportion OF the manufacturing
interests Of ireland views with deep con-
Germ the present want OF security in our
city end country 1t calls upon all who
are responsible for good government In
ireland to provide at the earliest mo-
M mt possible such conditionslof security
and tranquility as will permit lrishmen
living their lives in peace and quietness
ana developing 10 the utmost the re-
sources of Their native land.
Gen. Owen Duffy, chief Of staff of
tho regular army. issued statement In
which he said: General headquarters
ncvr has been in a stronger position
than now. enjoying as II does the con-
fidence Of a fairly equipped and well
trained and disciplined army which has
the respect and devotion Of a grateful
people" He said that in twelve of six
teen divisions 70 per cent. Of the troops
were loyal and that in the four others
between 80 and 90 per cent we're loyal
He explained that 1T was difficult %
ieorganize the army. however. owing to
the fact that the irregulars were inn
prisoning the organizers.
That the country is relying more and
more on the regulars to protect them
against the secessionists and that the
farmers might ever welcome the priNi-
lege of arming themselves to protect
their property was limited Mt by Sir
Horace Plunkctt In supporting tho rcso-
luton Of the Chamber Of Commerce. lie
IS the father CT the present Irish agri-
cultural organization. representing the
great bulk Of the farmers. After tho
widespread depression and unsettled life
~ said
what can we peacable citizens un-
armed-many of us disarmed--do for
,ilr country in this terrible crisis Upon
s.nc thing we must all insist. We must
ia allowed to live our lives without
Il ndrance 50 long as we obey the laws
II a properly constituted authority.
ar we must In our complete seclusicc
from all public affairs organize our own
forces for the defense OF our elementary
rights" he said. "let II he known that
NJ do so with good win to all. with faith
IN our country and hope In Its future,
The peace conference OF the Lord
Mayor Of Dublin will meet again to-
morrow after weeks adjournment, but
none Il optimistic enough tonight TO
predict that any tangible results win be
achieved An invitation has been issued
Tor the Labor party 70 attend. but no
representative OF the secessionists has
been asked to take part.
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