§ MR. LONSDALETo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received particulars of the attack made by a crowd of persons on the house of Mr. Charles N. Clarke, D.L., at Holycross, County Tipperary, on the night of the 17th instant; what damage was done to the house; were any of the police injured; and have any proceedings been taken against those who organised the attack.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) Eight arrests have been made this morning in connection with this case. As proceedings are pending it is not desirable to enter into further particulars.