§ MR. LONSDALEI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received particulars of an assault committed by a crowd of men upon a farmer named Dolan and his two boys, near Ballinasloe; whether he is aware of the reason for this attack; whether any policemen were present; and how were they treated by the crowd.
§ MR. BIRRELLOn the morning of 4th May a party of men were driving cattle off the farm of Martin Dolan, when the owner and his two sons opposed the drivers, and blows were exchanged. Two policemen were present. Five of the offenders were arrested at the time and twenty-one were arrested subsequently, and all of these, except one, a youth, have been bound over to keep the peace. Proceedings against other persons are pending. No attack was made upon the police.