Flynn, chief of the United States secret service. The arrests were made on the eve of an announcement by Premier Lloyd George In the house of Commons that the British government had knowledge of another plot to land arms in Ireland.
Mellowes is charged with obtaining false papers to enable him to leave the United States as an American seaman. He is declared to have been an intimate associate of Sinn Feiners. Secret service agents had him under surveillance shortly after his arrival and learned of his association with Dr. The Irish Standard, Jan 11th, p. McCartan declared that before the recent election the people of Ireland had been asked to vote for separation from England. This he said accounted for the sweeping victory of Sinn Fein.
There can be no turning back. Ireland stands for this in the face of England, if necessary in the face of the whole world. The invincible Irish nation has once more demonstrated to the world that it cannot be crushed.
Great Falls Daily Tribune November 3rd, p. To arrange for the second visit in Butte of Eamon De Valera, provisional president of the Irish repbulic, who will be in Butte on November 7, Liam Mellows, advance agent and Charles Sweeney, press agent are in Butte tonight. Accompanying the Irish president to Butte on his second visit will be the Rev. It also is expected Frank. Walsh, chairman of a labor board in Washington, will be De Valera in Butte. The Arizona Republican, December 5th, p.
Mellows is a member of the De Valera party which has been touring the United States, and responsible for the itinerary followed by the Irish president on his trip. De Valera will come to Phoenix in the spring if he follows the advice ot Mr. Mellows, the latter indicated last night at the- Hotel Adams. Pleading for recognition of the government he represents Mr. All we want of the American people is recognition. When America was fighting for her independence. Ireland was one of the few countries which accorded her sympathy.
