21 DECEMBER 1912, Page 18

THE UNION JACK AND IRELAND.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR." J

Six,-16 having been decided that in the event of the Home Rule Bill becoming law the Union Jack is no longer to be the flag of Ireland, it would be interesting to know whether the cross of St. Patrick is to remain, in the flag or not. If it is removed it will proclaim to the world that separation has actually taken place, in spite of the oft-repeated assurances of members of the Government to the contrary. If it remains it will daily proclaim a lie by implying that the flag is the flag of Ireland, though forbidden to be flown officially in that country. Which course will this embarrassed Government