§ Mr. LONSDALEasked what are the circumstances under which Mr. Edward Westropp, J.P., was fired at and wounded on 1st February; whether cattle-drives have recently taken place on Mr. Westropp's property; and whether any arrests have been made in connection with this outrage?
§ Mr. BIRRELLAbout 9.30 o'clock p.m. on the 31st ultimo, while Mr. Edward Westropp, J.P., was cycling home from Askeaton, two gun shots were fired at him from behind a wall, seriously wounding him. His life is not in danger. Mr. Westropp is a large grazier, and two cattle-drives have taken place on his property, one on 8th January last. No arrests have been made.