§ MR. MACVEAGHI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the local magistrates have refused informations in the case of the Orangeman who 780 was prosecuted at Newry on Monday on a charge of firing with intent to maim; and, seeing that the accused was identified by four policemen and that no evidence was called for the defence, whether the Government intends to take further steps in this case.
§ MR. WYNDHAMNone of the witnesses examined could prove that the accused fired with intent to maim. Such a charge is not proved by mere evidence of identification. The question of instituting further proceedings in the case is at present under consideration.
§ MR. MACVEAGHI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received any official reports from the police as to an attack upon a Presbyterian clergyman in Newry by a Nationalist mob on Saturday last; and whether he will make inquiry into this case.
§ MR. WYNDHAMYes, Sir. No such attack was made.
§ MR. MACVEAGHDid not the publication of this story in the Belfast newspapers result in a serious disturbance in the district?
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order!