§ 49. Mr. HUNTasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been 584 called to a leaflet circulated in all parts of Dublin this week defining Home Rule as a bribe and urging all Irishmen to revenge themselves on England by refusing to join either the Army or Navy; whether the Government intend to allow these leaflets to continue to be circulated; and, if not, whether those responsible for their circulation will be prosecuted?
§ Mr. BIRRELLMy attention has been directed to the leaflet. No evidence is forthcoming at present to connect any one with the printing or publication of the leaflet. If such evidence is obtained the Attorney-General will carefully consider the course to be taken to bring the offending parties to justice.
§ Mr. BIRRELLWe are endeavouring by the best means we possibly can to identify this offensive document.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHTry the Union Defence League.