HC Deb 16 May 1884 vol 288 cc544-5
MR. O'BRIEN

asked Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland, What is the charge preferred against Mr. P. N. Fitzgerald at Sligo?

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

Treason-felony and conspiracy to murder.

MR. HEALY

Might I ask the hon. and learned Gentleman whether treason-felony is not a felony, and conspiracy to murder a misdemeanour? Upon which charge is the Government going to prosecute?

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

That is entirely for the Government hereafter.

MR. HEALY

The hon. and learned Gentleman is aware that a felony and a misdemeanour cannot be included in one indictment.

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

The time for framing the indictment has not yet arrived.

MR. O'BRIEN

Is the hon. and learned Gentleman aware that Mr. Fitzgerald was arrested in London without a warrant? Is it the case that the Government is able to seize a man in London without a warrant for treason-felony, and afterwards disgrace him in the face of Ireland by prosecuting him on the charge of conspiracy to murder.

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