To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the stock belonging to Mr. Byrne, of Lusmagh, Banagher, King's County, was driven oft' his farm on Friday, 31st May, by order of the local branch of the United Irish League; and whether the Government are taking any, and, if so, what steps to protect farmers in the. King's County against intimidation. (Answered by Mr. Birrell.) The police authorities inform me that Mr. Byrne's cattle were driven off his farm on the date mentioned, but they have no knowledge that United Irish League were concerned in the matter. The evidence in possession of the police is being examined with the view of considering whether a prosecution can be instituted for driving off' the cattle. An extra force of police is stationed in King's County for the purpose of assisting in the preservation of the peace.
CAPTAIN CRAIG
(DOWN, E.)