MR. O'BRIENasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, On whose authority, and for what purposes, Detective Sergeant Bulmer visited the house of Mrs. P. N. Fitzgerald, at Cork, and attempted to draw her into statements incriminating her husband, now awaiting trial in Sligo Gaol on a charge of treason felony; and, whether orders will be given to prevent a repetition of such conduct?
§ MR. TREVELYANSergeant Bulmer, by the desire of his officer, called at Mrs. Fitzgerald's house to make some inquiry with regard to a person who he believed was known to her. He denies that he made any reference whatever to the case against her husband, or that he attempted to draw her into statements incriminating him.