14 MAY 1921, Page 3

Sir James Craig, the Ulster leader, went to meet Mr.

De Valera on Thursday, May 5th, at the Shin Fein leader's invitation. Sir James Craig made it clear that Ulster would work the Government of Ireland Act, and that she would be prepared, after the elections, to deal with the South through the Council of Ireland. We cannot praise too highly the courage and gocd sense which the Ulster leader displayed not merely in risking his life among the " gunmen," but also in dealing firmly and fairly with tho head of Sinn Fein. The episode confirms all that we have said about Protestant Ulster's attitude. She has never sought to impose her will on the rest of Ireland. She has been actuated only by a desire to maintain the liberties which the Union has assured her.