§ 88. Sir J. LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if his attention has been called to a speech made by Countess Marcievicz at Cork on the 6th instant; 2089 if he will state the nationality of the speaker; and whether she will be interned?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Countess Marcievicz is by virtue of her marriage a Russian subject. It is not in the public interest to state what, if any, restrictions will be imposed on her.
§ Sir J. LONSDALEDoes the right hon. Gentleman not propose to take any action in this matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI have already said I do not propose to say what action I am going to take.