HC Deb 07 March 1917 vol 91 cc389-90
84. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the first article, headed "Le Serment," in the March number of the "Fortnightly Review," inciting to revenge for ruined homes, ruined and desecrated churches, slaughtered innocents, outraged people, devastated country, and other alleged wrongs committed upon France; and will he inform the House on what principle the Government allow in this country incitements to revenge while suppressing newspapers and smashing their type in Ireland for merely recalling similar facts in Irish history, without incitement?

Sir G. CAVE

I am indebted to the hon. Member for directing my attention to a stirring poem in the "Fortnightly Review." There is nothing in it which could prejudice the defence of the realm or the public safety.

Mr. GINNELL

If the same article is published in Ireland, will it be against the Defence of the Realm Act?

Sir G. CAVE

If this poem is published in Ireland it will not be prejudicial to the defence of the realm.

Mr. GINNELL

But if it is published in Irish?