HC Deb 04 March 1903 vol 118 cc1365-6
MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)

I wish to make a personal explanation on the subject of the debate on the issue of a writ for Galway. The hon. Member for North Islington on that occasion read a telegram from me addressed to the electors of Galway; and instantly from recollection I challenged the accuracy of the hon. Member's statement, which was withdrawn. In vindication of my accuracy, I should like to read to the House the original cable message, which I have obtained, and this is the only communication I made to the electors, of Galway. It was as follows:— November 17, Baltimore. Irish America keenly watching election, and trust Galway will strike a blow for Ireland by the triumphant return of Lynch. It will be seen that that is quite a different message from the one attributed to me by the hon. Member.

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