2 JUNE 1906, Page 3

We regret to record the death of Mr. Michael Devitt,

which took place in Dublin on Thursday morning. Mr. Devitt, though essentially an extremist, and prepared to go great lengths to carry out his views, was, as is often seen in suclr cases, at heart a sentimentalist and a humanitarian. He possessed a remarkable power of attracting sympathy. A. good deal of exaggerated language is being used both as regards his abilities and his character, but he was, we believe, a man who, according to his lights, sincerely desired the welfare of Ireland. Unfortunately, he was not able to under- stand tlaataunless a patriot's methods are as pure as his ends he will do, not good, but harm to.his cause.