§ 45. Mr. GINNELLasked the Prime Minister why a prepaid telegram, accepted by the Postal Department in Dublin on 22nd May, 1917, and addressed to His Holiness Pope Benedict, Rome, with reference to the treatment of Irish prisoners in Lewes and Aylesbury Gaols, from the Irish Women's Council, 6, Harcourt Street, Dublin, has not been allowed through to its destination?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI would refer the lion. Member to the notification issued by His Majesty's Government to the International Telegraph Bureau at Berne on the 3rd August, 1914, under which the public were warned that telegrams are only accepted at the sender's risk, and on the understanding that they may be stopped, delayed, or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the authorities and without notice to the sender.
§ Mr. GINNELLWhen a telegram is accepted at a Post Office, and is not forwarded, will the money paid be refunded?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONNo, Sir.