§ MR. GLENDINNINGI beg to ask the Postmaster-General if he is aware that the sub-postmaster at Loughgall, county Armagh, headed a number of Mr. Moore's supporters and chased Mr Lindsay Crawford's agents and supporters out of Loughgall village; is he aware that the sub postmaster took an unusually active and prominent part in the formation of Mr. Moore's candidature; has any complaint been made against him; and what steps does the Postmaster-General intend to take in this matter.
§ MR. CHARLES CRAIG (Antrim, S.)Will the hon. Gentleman defer his Answer until the hon. Member has taken his seat as he may have some valuable supplementary Questions to put?
§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the hon. Member is under the Gallery with a blackthorn?
§ MR. SYDNEY BUXTONI can answer you without the assistance of my hon. friend, whether sworn or unsworn. I received on the 15th a telegram from Mr. Lindsay Crawford making certain allegations against the sub-postmaster of Loughgall in reference to his conduct at the election. I at once called for a report and I understand that he did not interfere in any way in the election. On one occasion however he properly declined to allow Mr, Crawford's canvassers to deliver an address in the Post Office. If the hon. Member has any evidence on the subject which he desires to put before me I shall of course make further inquiry.