13 MAY 1916, page 2

Mr. Redmond Disclaimed All Influence In The Government Of...

He had had none either before the Coalition was formed or since. As for applying conscription to Ireland, it would be, in his opinion, not only a wrong and unwise thing, but an......

Since The Beginning Of The Revolt It Would Appear That

some eighty of the inciters to murderous riot—they do not deserve the name of rebels, often one of honour—have , been sentenced. Six of the seven signatories to the proclamation......

Lathe House Of Commons On Wednesday, After &flood Of...

about Ireland, and a statement by Mr. Asquith that the Commission to inquire into the revolt would be under the chairmanship of Lord Hardinge, late Viceroy of India, the other......

In The House Of Lords On Wednesday A Debate On.

the Irish, policy of the Government was raised by Lord Loreburn, who was supported by Lord Midleton and others. Since, however, the debate is to be continued, and since this......

Of Course Officers Ought Not To Share The Excitement Of

mind thus produced, but, after all, the world knows that officers are human beings and are apt to catch the passions and illusions of their men. If, as is alleged, Mr.......

That The Officer Was Arrested By The Military Authorities No

doubt shows prima fade that he disobeyed military orders, and will have to take the consequences of his acts if they are proved to have been illegal. We must not forgot,......

On Thursday Week In The House Of Commons The New

Military Service Bill received its second reading. Mr, Asquith was absent during most of the debate and Mr. Lloyd George was in charge. The rejection of the Bill was moved.by......

Mr. Lloyd George's Very Powerful Appeal Would Probably...

many votes if there had been many wavcrers. But the truth was that the acceptance of the Bill was P. foregone conclusion. The principle of compulsion had been conceded in the......

The Case Of Mr. Sheehy Skeffington, A Dublin Journalist,...

ft is alleged, was shot without trial of any kind on April 26th— the second day of the rioting—occupied the attention of the House of Commons on Wednesday evening. As the matter......

No Doubt , The Wise Nuan In The Coolness Of His

study will say that no one, even .though apparently caught red-handed, should be summarily executed. Ths wise man is of course absolutely right in the abstract, and every true......

In The House Of Commons On Tuesday The Service Bill

was in Committee, and Sir John Lonsdale moved to make it apply to Ireland. His appeal. was made .pointedly and personally to Mr. Redmond. Mr. Asquith objected that the......

It Is Exceedingly Difficult To Record The Nature Of The

week's events in Ireland, so meagre is the information obtainable. The only certain news is that the Courts-Martial are proceeding with their work, painful but absolutely......