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Jap Murder of Irish Priests

DEMAND FORACTION
From • Our Own Correspondent
DUBLIN
The deaths of four Irish missionaries in the Philippines was discussed by the Mayo County Council, which unanimously asked the Irish Government to seek an early explanation from the Japanese Minister. A Dail deputy, who is a member of the Council, attacked the Taoiseach, alleging that " he had not the courage to protest to the Japanese against the murder of Irish priests."
Next day the brother of one of the missionaries--of Fr, John Henaghan, whom all who knew him mourn as one of the fittest of Irish clergy—published a prcitest against the making of political capital from so sad art event. As neatest relative of one of the priests, he declared that he was content to leave the proper action in the capable hands of Mr. de Valera.
Fr. John Henaghan, Patrick Kelly, Peter Fallon and Joseph Henry Monaghan, all were members of the Maynooth Mission in Manila. The Irish Minister in Washington was informed by the American authorities that the first three " were taken by the Japanese and probably killed by them," but that no information was available about Fr. Monaghan. The Japanese have made an interim reply to Irish inquiries and have been informed of the grave concern felt,




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