§ 28. Mr. GINNELLasked how many Sinhalese were in prison untried on the 11th August, 1915, when Mr. Harry Creasy, European member of the Legislative Council, urged the immediate enactment of the measure to bring to trial or release imprisoned citizens; how many of those have been tried in the special tribunal then created; why all have not been brought before that tribunal; and whether any of those untried prisoners are still in prison untried?
§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDI have not got this information in my possession, but I will ask for it.
§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDI have not heard of the memorial, but will make inquiries on the subject.
§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDWe must see the memorial before any indication of intention can be given.
§ Sir J. D. REESWill the wishes of the populace as well as those of the two chiefs be considered?
§ Mr. STEEL-MAITLANDThe whole circumstances of the case will, of course, be considered.