The debate in the Lords was remarkable for the return
of Lord Morley and for the passionate speech of Lord Carson. Lord Morley naturally took a pride in the adoption of a principle for which he had struggled throughout his public life. He pro- fessed his confidence that the people of Ireland would not dishonour the signatures of their plenipotentiaries. Lord Curzon said that the peace was " honourable both to Ireland and to ourselves." He argued that the dangers of the scheme had been greatly exaggerated. The Privy Council would remain the final Court of Appeal in Ireland. As a result of the Agree- ment " British reputation and prestige in the world had risen at a bound much higher." He hoped to live to see the complete unity of Ireland. The chief credit for the settlement must be awarded to the Prime Minister.
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