HC Deb 07 March 1893 vol 9 c1240
SIR THOMAS LEA

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if the statement is correct that the police in the Newry district have orders to attend all Unionist meetings and report the speeches and what takes place; and, if so, whether it is intended this should be extended to all meetings in Ireland?

MR. J. MORLEY

The statement is not correct. There is no foundation for it.

MR. M'CARTAN (Down, S.)

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the fact that at Unionist meetings in Ulster speakers are now in the habit of giving expression to the most disloyal sentiments?

MR. WEBB (Waterford, W.)

Is it not the fact that for years past Government reporters have attended out-door meetings all over Ireland in favour of Home Rule and Land Reform where united armed resistance to the law has never been counselled?

MR. J. MORLEY

I believe the statements of the hon. Gentleman are generally correct.

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