MR. J. MORLEY (Newcastle)I desire, Sir, by the indulgence of the House, to correct something which I said in the course of my remarks on Monday last. I was referring to occurrences in Killarney, and which related to something affecting Col. Turner. I have this morning received a letter from Col. Turner, which I hope I shall be allowed to read. It is as follows:—
Dear Mr. MORLEY,—You are reported as having said in the House of Commons last night that I, from a garret window, ordered the police to charge, and that four policemen, armed, did charge in a most unmerciful manner, using their rifles as clubs. As it is absolutely without foundation that I ever gave such an order, directly or indirectly, you will, I have no doubt, see the propriety of correcting your statement.Of course, I accept Col. Turner's statement, and I regret that I was misled.
§ MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)With reference to the letter which has just been read, I wish to ask whether, as every word stated by the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Newcastle can be proved, and as Col. Turner did give the order referred to, the Government will grant a sworn inquiry into the circumstances of the case?
§ The Question was unanswered.