HC Deb 29 February 1912 vol 34 c1545
Mr. OLIVER LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Secretary of State if his attention has been called to an incendiary speech, made on 21st February, at Cardiff, in which a person, styling himself Captain Tupper, directly incited to riot and murder; and what steps he intends to take in regard to this matter?

Mr. McKENNA

My attention has been called to the speech referred to. The words used by Captain Tupper go far to justify the interpretation put on them, but I understand that Captain Tupper strongly repudiates any intention of inciting to violence; and as it is possible that the speech may be so read as to support his contention, I do not propose as at present advised to take any action against him.

Mr. O. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Is it not an offence to masquerade as a captain when, as a matter of fact, a man is an undischarged bankrupt?

Mr. SWIFT MacNEILL

Is this Captain Tupper a Privy Councillor, or a county lieutenant, or a leading lawyer?

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