HC Deb 27 October 1884 vol 293 c242
MR. JUSTIN HUNTLY M'CARTHY

asked Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland, Whether he has made the inquiries he promised last Session with regard to the following circular:— 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 to the Lord Mayor, 97, Stephen's Green, Dublin, five feet ten inches, thirty-three 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 Peace Preservation Act. He was an organiser of the late Land League. His principal associates are leading Nationalists; and, what the results of his inquiries have been?

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

No circular was issued or intended by Mr. Jenkinson. The communication mentioned in the Question was issued under some misapprehension from the office of the Divisional Magistrate, Mullingar, to County Inspectors there. It was in all respects confidential.

MR. HEALY

asked, would the hon. and learned Gentleman state whether Mr. Jenkinson had given the direction? He was not asked whether his name was in the circular or not. He was asked whether the circular in question was an authentic one or not?

[No reply.]

MR. JUSTIN HUNTLY M'CARTHY

said, that in consequence of the unsatisfactory answer of the Solicitor General for Ireland, he would call attention to the matter at the earliest opportunity.