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One word more. The wain ground for our continued hopefulness

can be stated as follows. We believe that Mr. Asquith sincerely desires a settlement, and also believes that the settlement can only be obtained by exclusion. Further, he recognizes that in existing circumstances the very least area of exclusion that will accomplish the work of preventing civil war is that of the six counties. But if he chooses to exert his full powers, Mr. Asquith will, we believe, be able to induce the Nationalist leaders to accept the six counties' settlement. Will he use those powers ? We hope and believe that he will.

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