§ MR. J. MACVEAGHI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the attention of the Lord Chancellor of Ireland has been called to the speech delivered by Mr. Averell Lloyd at the annual soiree of the Tannamore Loyal Orange Lodge, county Tyrone, No. 513; whether he is aware that this gentleman incited his hearers to obtain arms and teach their children how to use them; whether Mr. Averell Lloyd holds the commission of the peace; and whether he has been asked for an explanation of the language attributed to him.
§ MR. BIRRELLI am not aware whether the Lord Chancellor's attention has been directed to the speech in question. According to a newspaper report which I have seen, Mr. Lloyd urged his hearers to provide arms for their own protection, and teach their children to use them. Mr. Lloyd holds the commission of the peace. I do not think it necessary to call the Lord Chancellor's attention to the matter.
§ MR. LUNDONThe advice is a double-edged sword which can cut both ways.