§ MR. SMALLasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether the authorities at the Colonial Office are aware that upon the landing in Barbadoes of Mr. James Murphy, in the month of February last, his goods and luggage were subjected to a thorough search, when nothing whatever of a suspicious character was found; and that, nevertheless, Mr. Murphy has been constantly watched by police and detectives, who follow him everywhere, seat themselves in his place of business, and take notes of all the sales he makes; that, a few days after his arrival, a large and riotous crowd, attracted by the presence of police, assembled at Mr. Murphy's residence, the members of which crowd made use of violent language to him in the presence of several policemen, who did not attempt to control them; whether the authorities here will direct the officials at Barbadoes to discontinue to watch him, and to afford Mr. Murphy protection against any violence with which he may be threatened?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYYes, Sir; it is a fact that Mr. Murphy's boxes were examined at Barbadoes, and that nothing suspicious was found. The Government of Barbadoes have, for good reasons, caused Mr. Murphy's movements to be watched. We have not heard of such noisy or threatening acts as those referred to in the Question; and there is no doubt that protection, if necessary, will be given to Mr. Murphy.
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYNo, Sir.