HC Deb 12 August 1884 vol 292 cc613-4
MR. O'BRIEN

I have not had time to give the Solicitor General for Ireland Notice; but perhaps he would be able to answer my Question without Notice. It is, Whether a Circular has been issued to the following effect:—

"Joseph R. Cox,

Midland Division, Crime Department, Mullingar, 24th June, 1884.

Mr. Jenkinson wishes to have the movements of the above-named watched, noted everywhere. Annexed is his description.—By order (signed),

M. JACQUES, D.I.C.S.

Joseph R. Cox, Secretary of the Lord Mayor, Dublin, 67, Stephen's Green, Dublin, 5 feet 10 inches, 33 years, rather stout, sandy hair, regular nose and mouth, fair complexion, round visage, small whiskers under ears; native of Kilmore, county Roscommon; wears glasses, dresses well, wears a silk hat; was arrested under P. P. Act. He was an organiser of the late Land League. His principal associates are leading Nationalists;"

whether that Circular was issued, and what really is his explanation of it?

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

I never heard of the Circular before, and I have had no opportunity of inquiring into it.

MR. O'BRIEN

Will the hon. and learned Gentleman make inquiries; and in case he discovers that it was issued, will he intimate his opinion of it?

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

I will make inquiries.

MR. CALLAN

Might I ask the hon. and learned Gentleman whether the matters of a delicate nature in regard to which Mr. Jenkinson was called to London have yet been satisfactorily settled?

[No reply.]