§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary if his attention has been called to the lecture delivered in Belfast on the 3rd inst by Major M'Bride; and whether, having regard to the character of the sentiments expressed, he intends to take any action in regard to it?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI have seen a newspaper report of the lecture referred to. The answer to the second paragraph of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. LONSDALEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this Major M'Bride is a paid official of the Dublin Corporation and that his treasonable utterances gave particular offence to the loyal ratepayers of that city?
§ Mr. MacVEAGHMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether Major M'Bride's 2440 speech was any more disloyal than the speeches of hon. Members above the Gangway who threatened to get up civil war in Ireland?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe report I have of Major M'Bride's speech is certainly a tirade of ridiculous and dangerous nonsense, but there is no evidence available on which any proceedings can be instituted.
§ Mr. LONSDALEIs this the class of servant the right hon. Gentleman would have under a Nationalist Government?