HC Deb 07 April 1913 vol 51 c804
93. Mr. NEWMAN

asked whether a resolution was recently passed by the Cork division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and directed to be sent to the Press, the members of the city corporation, and other public bodies, condemning the action of the Lord Mayor in proposing a toast to His Majesty at the St. Patrick Day banquet and characterising the toast as the insulting toast of the King of England; and whether a copy of the resolution was sent him by order of the board of the ancient order; and, if so, what action the Chief Secretary intends to take in the matter?

Mr. BIRRELL

I understand that the statement in the newspapers that such a resolution was passed has been emphatically contradicted. No copy was sent to me.

Mr. NEWMAN

Would the right hon. Gentleman like to see the actual letter written by the secretary?

Mr. BIRRELL

I should be glad to see anything.