§ MR. BIGGARasked the Secretary of State for War, Is it a fact that on the 29th day of July 1879 the following serious charges were brought against the Lieutenant Colonel of the Antrim Artillery Militia, viz. of having, during the training in June 1879, been frequently intoxicated and disorderly; if so, were the charges investigated, and, if not, for what reason, as the person who brought the charges declared he was prepared to substantiate them, and, if withdrawn, whether any pressure or influence was brought to bear to induce the person to do so?
§ COLONEL STANLEYSir, I have no information on the subject at all. I cannot find that there is anything traceable on the matter at the War Office; but I will cause inquiry to be made of the Commander-in-Chief in Ireland.