London, Apr. 17.
The Eire Government has protested against certain remarks made in court by Sir Travers Humphreys during the condemnation in the Old Bailey on April 3 of the group Irish terrorists.
Justice Humphreys, speaking to the accused before passing judgment, said: "You are rebels to all constituted authority. You belong to the gang who murdered British officers and others in the riots in 1922."
Mr. J. W. Dulaney, High Commissioner for Eire in London, has lodged a protest. with Sir Thomas Inskin, Secretary for the Dominions.—Havas. n
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