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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
2
A report notes three executions in Dublin carried out without trial, spurring uproar in the House of Commons after Premier Asquith announced the action. Members reacted with immediate agitation and widespread sensational response.
The Irish Parliamentary Party demands a broad inquiry into the Dublin uprising and martial law. Baron Hardinge chairs a proposed independent panel including Montague Shearman and Mackenzie Chalmers. Churchill may return to politics. Birrell resigns. executions spark calls for revoking martial law. The party issues a manifesto urging support for constitutional reform over revolution and pledges to push Parliament for Irish self government.
London reports government released detailed instructions to Major General Sir John Maxwell upon his Ireland command. He is granted a free hand to suppress the rising, move troops, and use measures under the defence of the realm act dated April 26. Maxwell will work with the War Office on administration and martial law under peace time system. Reinforcements requests to be referred to the army council.
London May 10 The Marquis of Crewe announced in the House of Lords that Baron Wimborne, lord lieutenant of Ireland, had resigned after widespread criticism of Irish affairs following the Dublin uprising. His retirement comes after Augustine Birrell and followed his January appointment succeeding Lord Aberdeen amid rebel reports and Commons calls for resignation.
Maynard resident Harold Sheridan treasures a pen and pencil holder crafted from bullets found on French battlefields. The gift was given by his cousin Miss Mary Coughlan of Acton, recently home from service at the front as a nurse.
Lord Loreburn told the House of Lords ministers had warnings of the rebellion and protested the troop shortfalls in Ireland. He faulted scapegoating and noted resignations by Augustus Birrell and Baron Wimborne, while the inquiry commission was named and Asquith led the framing of remarks.
Americans warned to leave Mexico as the United States signals it will not withdraw its forces until ready, viewing recent moves as preliminary steps to deter and counter any further action against the de facto Mexican government.
Consul T. 20 in Juarez reported from Washington that all Americans in his district must leave Mexico immediately. Pershing was told to fall back toward the border to shorten his supply lines, while Obregon offered to guard the border if the U.S. withdraws. Pershing began to move to Colonia Dublan as the base, with mobilization of expeditionary forces planned.
Washington officials predicted a satisfactory accord from the Fort Bliss talks among Generals Funston Obregon and Scott though a delay remained possible. Eliseo Arredondo the Mexican ambassador designate met State Department Counselor Polk as the stake in the Mexican situation stayed unsettled tonight.
The Millinery Department at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Streets offers 200 trimmed hats valued at 3 dollars and up for 1.98 dollars. Every purchase includes a legal stamp as a bonus.
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