In the House of Lords. on Tuesday Lord Lansdowne announced
the plans of the Government for tiding over the time between the presentmilitary rule M. Ireland and the establishment of Home Rule. They hoped to appoint an Irish' Minister who would be responsible to Parliament. This Minister would have associated wittehim a- capable- military officer with enough troops to keep order. TheDefenee of-the Realm Act would remain in force, and if necessary would be strengthened. There was no- intention whatever of granting a general amnesty to prisoners. The carrying of arms, (except. by-soldiers; sailors, and the police, would .be imnieeliately prohibited. The Government believed that the- new Chief of the Royal Irish Constabulary (to succeed Sir Neville Chamberlain) would be-regarded favourably by all parties in Ireland. Trial before Resident'Magistrates would be substituted for trial by jury.
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