Mr. F. HALL (Dulwich)asked the Chief Secretary if any attempt has been made to trace the authors of the outrages recently reported to the Galway police in connection with attacks on the residence of Stephen Ruan, Carnmore, and Thomas Fox, near Lough George; and if any arrests have yet been made in connection therewith?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe police authorities inform me that on 27th ultimo the house of Stephen Ruan was fired into. Every possible effort has been made by the police, but so far it has not been possible to secure sufficient evidence to justify an arrest. It was rumoured at the same time that the house of Thomas Fox had also been fired into, but no confirmation of the report has been forthcoming.