Three days after Kerry rose in insurrection. We do not
pretend to understand a most contradictory and absurd series of telegrams, but the established facts certainly prove these con- clusions :—That on Thursday certain peasants of Kerry attacked several police-stations in the county, notably Cahirceveen, and the telegraph offices at Valentia; that considerable bodies'of armed men threatened Killarney ; that a policeman was shot ; that the Fenians retreated to the hills; and that three regiments at least of Queen's troops have been despatched to the disturbed district. Beyond this everything is vague ; but that a real insurrection had broken out, that a considerable number of troops had been re- quired to suppress it, and that the Government had suppressed details, there seems to be no doubt. Up to 6 o'clock yesterday no other point had been menaced, and it was believed that Lord Strathnairn (Sir Hugh Rose) would be able to suppress the revolt with ease. The police believe that Stephens is in Ireland, but of this there is as yet no proof, though some leader must be in command who is fairly obeyed.
