§ Mr. CRUMLEYasked whether one or more policemen are appointed to the special duty, in districts where there are branches or divisions of the United Irish League or of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in existence in Ireland, of watching these organisations and reporting as to their meetings and the movements of their members; and, if so, whether a copy of such reports will be laid upon the Table of the House; whether any such system is applied to the Orange and Freemason lodges in Ireland and their members and, if not, will he say why this is not done?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYThe police in the ordinary course of duty exercise a general supervision, and report when necessary, in connection with the branches, divisions, or lodges of all organisations if they have reason to believe that the members take an active part in matters affecting the public peace. Police reports are confidential documents, and cannot be laid on the Table of the House.
§ Mr. MOOREMay I ask if in the districts where Orange and Freemasonry lodges predominate there have been any agrarian murders or conspiracy or intimidation cases?