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...
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