The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-24
Dublin To Pay
 Honor To Collin.
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 General Mulcahy reported that the youth of the community, angered by the killing of Collins. are focking to the standard of the Free State army, vowing to avenge the country upon the irregulars.
 by message from Colonial Secretary Winston s. Churchill, which intimat- ed that Great Britain would not in- terfere in Irish affairs but will allow the Irish to work out their own des- tiny In their own way.
 De Valera Silent.
 Nothing has been heard of De Valera since Collins was shot down. De Valera Is hiding. It is certain, however, that he Is no longer fighting at the head of his troops.
 There was some sniping in Dublin throughout the night while further lighting between regulars and frregu- lars was reported from the border of County Cork and County Limerick.
 1rregulars at Liscarrol were report ed to have wounded Commandanr Cregan of the Free State forces and then set fire to the military motor car in which he was lying helpless. Cregan's compa nions rescued him be- fore he was burned to death. He died a few minutes later. however, at the roadside.
 More Details of Tragedy r Collins companions on his fatal
 
 Cork gave further details of his death. After being struck in the head, ana mortally wounded, Collins remained conscious. He knew that the end was at hand and his last request was:
 Let the Dublin Guards bury me-"
 Driver Quinn. of the military car ln which Collins was riding, gave the followfng account of the battle and
 Collins died a brave man. His conduct was superb. When the at tack began we thought that there must be about 25o men in the am- 10 place of safety but hereplied: 1ast.'
 Collins was standing up fring with his service pistol when a built struck | him. He collapsed, but as he did so he cried out: Don't worry about me. Fight on.'
 There was so much noise, confu- sion and excitement I do not know Just exactly how 1t happened but believe that Collins was trying to cap ture one of the frregulars when he was killed.''
 The Irish Provisional governments appeal to the people to carry on Col Hns' ideals without attempting any reprjsals upon the irregu1ars, had been successful up until this morning, but | sktne Childers and their Republican | followers is most bitter and is lia- | ble to break beyond the bounds It is probable that it will result in a | sterner policy by the Dublin govern | ment towards the rebels. Especial 1 resentment is felt against the Black | Wornen'-women of Republican sym pathies who are stirring up hostility against the Free Staters. Officials say that these women have done tre- mendous damage. In some instances l they have fought in the ranks against | the Free Staters.
 Business was almost at a standstill 1 this afternoon while the body was | being taken to the city hall to rest in state until the funeral on Sunday. Many men and women kne1t in the street, reciting prayers as the proces- sion passed on. Clergymen in their solemn robes walked alongside Free State soldiers in their uniforms of olive green.
 It is expected that thousands will come from all parts of the British Isles to see the body and attend the funeral services. While the funeral ceremony will be conducted in Dub- I lin Cathedral on Sunday, it was stat ! ed that interment would not be made in Glasnevin cemetery until II o'clock | Monday morning.