§ MR. WHITLEY (Halifax)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has any information relating to the reported arrest of thirty-two Chinamen on the Simmer and Jack Mine on the charge of forming a secret society; whether the society was in the nature of a trade union; and what punishment was inflicted.
§ MR. LYTTELTONI have not received information as to this reported occurrence, but I am making inquiry.
§ MR. WHITLEYI will furnish the right hon. Gentleman with the report on which the Question is based, as he appears to be very late in getting information.
§ MR. KEIR HARDIE (Merthyr Tydvil)Is there anything in the terms of employment which makes it illegal for these men to join a secret society?
§ [No Answer was returned.]