§ MR. JORDAN (Clare, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if his attention has been drawn to a paragraph in the Evening Standard of 22nd instant, in which it is stated that—
At a full meeting of the Kildysart (County Clare) Board of Guardians to-day, a number of policemen entered and stationed themselves round the room. On being asked their business, they replied they were there on duty in obedience to superior orders. Asked if they expected a not, they replied they did not;whether this statement is true; if so, by whom were the superior orders given; and will he take steps to prevent future trespass on the premises of the Guardians by the police, and to preserve inviolate their rights and liberty in the transaction of their legal business?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe Constabulary Authorities report that a number of labourers attended the meeting in question in connection with a scheme under consideration for the erection of labourers' cottages. Two policemen were sent on patrol duty to the neighbourhood in case any disturbance might arise. No order was given to the two policemen to enter the building. They left immediately when their presence was objected to.