Irish Pot-Pourri

The so-called Republican Government decided to ignore the Free State Government's offer of a general amnesty for all who were in arms against it. It is despite the fact that Liam Deasy, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Republican Army, under sentence of death, appealed to de Valera "to accept unconditionally the terms of this offer."

Owing to the destruction of the Irish railroads by the Republican Irregulars, camouflaged armored cars running at reduced speed are being operated in an effort to keep the most vital lines in the country open.

De Valera issued an order enforcing a boycott on certain British goods, accusing Great Britain of continuing a policy of aggression through agents in Ireland.

Upward of 45 Republicans were arrested from Feb. 21 to 28.

Dublin was raided by a band of Republicans in the busiest hour of the day. Shots were exchanged between the raiders and the Free State troops, causing the people to run "helter-skelter for shelter." Ten casualties are reported; no one was killed. The attack was launched against the Income Tax Office, whose officials have shown great activity in rounding up defaulters.

A reported capture of Eamon de Valera proved to be untrue, but seven officers of the Dublin Brigade of the Republican Army were captured.

Michael Pierce, leader of the Republican "Flying Column", surrendered with his men. Their arms were delivered to the Free State authorities. President Cosgrave (Free State) in a message to Pierce, said: "I appreciate most heartily the honorable action yourself and your men have taken . . . for the culture of Ireland."