§ 54. Mr. J. WARDasked the Secretary of State for War whether Private Allen J. Cole, of the 12th Lancers, was shot dead by Lance-Corporal Whelan, of the same regiment, while the regiment was at Harwich; whether the relatives of the deceased were telegraphed for without being informed of the nature and result of his injuries; what were the terms of the verdict; how does Lance-Corporal Whelan explain his having in his possession ball cartridges contrary to regulations; whether the Press were invited to be present at the inquest; and, if so, were they requested to keep all reference to this case out of their journals?
§ Mr. TENNANTA report is being obtained on this matter.