We sincerely hope that in framing the constitution Mr. Griffith
and Mr. Collins will remember that they can never form a stable Government unless they give ample consideration to the rights of the minority. The Southern Unionists have far more know- ledge of affairs than any of the Sinn Feiners have. Of course if Mr. Griffith in carrying out his pledges does what he ought to do in placating the Southern Unionists and in making use of their valuable experience he will expose himself to the stupid charge that he is perpetuating an English garrison. The question is whether he will be strong enough and just enough to ignore such accusations. If he believes in liberty at all he cannot of course trample on minorities. Moreover, he will be wise to remember that if the Southern Unionists are not consulted in the framing of the Constitution their representatives in England, particularly in the House of Lords, may be strong enough to defeat the Government when the Constitution comes up for ratification.
