The New York herald., 1922-08-25
LEADER OF COLLINS
AMBUSH SURRENDERS,,
TURNS FREE SLATER
Death of Collins May Not
Have Been in Vain,
Irish Believe.
OTHERS MAY FOLLOW
Richard Mulcahy's Ap-
pointment as Head OF Army
Generally Approved.
COSGRAVE HEADS CABINET
Tragic Event Is Likely to
Avert Strike of Build
ing Workers.
COSGRAVE HEADS CABINET

Cork, Aug. "a (Associated Press).-
Tom Hales. who led and accepted the
responsibility for the ambush which
killed Michael Collins, repudiated to-
day, threw down his arms and offered
TO join the National forces. Tom
Hales is the brother of Sean Hales.
a pro- treaty member of the Dali
Eireann and has been fierce OPP
ponent of the treaty.
His present change of front is re-
garded as significant and as giving
point to the prevailing belief that the
death of Michael Collins may not have
been in vain, as his action may ami
mate his comrades to do likewise.
He and his sister on last st. Pat
rick's Day set fire to the platform at
Bandon where a demonstration in
favor of the treaty was being held
under the auspices of his brother and
Canon Cohalan, parish priest Of
Bandon.
DUBLIN, Aug. "a ASSOCIATED Press).-
The Irish Government will be continued
on the lines marlgd out by Arthur Grif-
fifth and Michael, ,callins. whose views,
freely exchanged with their Cabinet col
leagues anticipated the necessities of
the whole situation. No new lines OF
policy are contemplated.
The appointment of Richard Mulcshy
as commander-in-chief of the national
army is universally approved.
The Dali Eireann. Il Is officially an
nounced, VIII not meet on Saturday as
was expected. but has been called for
September z.
Little Change In Cabinet.
Schemes for Irish developments await
the definite establishment of the Free
state. and all the efforts of the Irish
Government will be directed to estab-
fishing the new state firmly in, accord
ance with the terms to which the adher-
cnce OF William Cosgraye. and Richard
Mulcahy will be as strict as that of the
two dead leaders.
The Ministry needs little reconstruc-
tion: Arthur Griffith held no portfolio,
and Michael Collins had been obliged TO
lay aside his duties as Finance Minister
owing to his more urgent task as COM
mander-n-chief Any pressing financial
matter was attended by other officials.
Mr. Collins having organized a very
competent financial staff.
1t is assumed that Mr.. Cosgrove will
be head of the ministry, but it Is not
known whether he will take over the
financial portfolio or remain In charge
OF local government. An important
parsonage on the civil side Is Prof
John MacNeill. who was speaker OF
the DAHL lie Is a man of great knowl-
edge and experience and his counsel
is considered especially valuable and
iudicious in a difficult situation. He
provokes no antagonisms and has
friends on all sides.
Eamon J. Duggan. the Home Secre-
tary, has had a successful administra-
ton OF his department. which includes
law and police. and is likely to retain
office. Joseph McGrath, formerly an
official OF .he Transport Workers
Union, has as Minister of Labor az
sisted In the settlement of several trade
disputes.
other Departments Full.
The great Department OF Agriculture
has been capaby handled by the Min
lister. Patrick Hogan. a young solicitor.
kevin OIIiggins. Minister Of Economics.
has made many visits to London and
was one OF the most valued colleagues
Is acting as Assistant Adjutant-General
Of the Army. lie Is the nephew OF TIM
othy Healy.
General Beasley. who visited the
United States In behalf OF the treaty, is
at present In charge Of the military
censorship, but In the future Irish Cow
ornment he is likely TO be Identified with
cducation a probable now name for the
Ministry Is Darrell Figgis. who was one
OF the committee which drafted the Free
State constitution and who enjoyed Mr.
Griffith's confidence.
The death OF Michael Collins Is Indirect
ly likely TO avert the threatened strike
Of 10000 building workers next Monday.
out OF respect for the late head OF the
Government the Dublin Building Tnades
Employers Federation decided to-day to
defer notices OF wage cut. already an
nounced, and negotiations will open to-
morrow for a settlement.