§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDEI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if proposals for a settlement have been made to their landlord by the tenants on the Coolgreaney estate; and if he has any hopes of an arrangement being arrived at?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURTwelve tenants have already been reinstated in their former holdings on this estate at the old rent. I am not aware whether any proposals with a view to settlement have been made by the ex-tenants who are still out of possession. I should rejoice if a settlement, where practicable, were arrived at, and sincerely hope the parties may see their way to come to terms.