§ Mr. FARRELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether his attention has been called to the action of the Long ford Royal Irish Constabulary in interfering with a meeting of the United Irish League in that town on Sunday last and threatening to prosecute those taking part in it; whether such action is being taken by his advice or with his sanction, notwithstanding repeated promises that public meetings of this kind held indoors would not be interfered with: and whether he will now instruct the police to avoid such action in future?
§ Mr. DUKEI am in communication with the Inspector-General, and hope that it will be possible to avoid any interference in future with meetings convened for lawful purposes and not likely to cause disorder.