§ DR. CAMERON (Glasgow, College)asked the Lord Advocate, Whether the Secretary for Scotland has taken steps to test the accuracy of the five statutory declarations received by him on the 15th instant, emitted by inhabitants of Clashmore, testifying that during the riot at Clashmore Park, for participation in which Hugh Matheson is now undergoing 12 months' imprisonment, Matheson was in the house of Hector Mackenzie at a distance from the scene of the riot; and, if an inquiry has been instituted, when he expects to be able to announce its result?
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR SCOTLAND (Mr. J. P. B. ROBERTSON) (Bute)(who replied) said, inquiry was being made into this matter, and it was hoped information would be received in a few days. It would at once be considered by the Secretary for Scotland.