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We should not be surprised if Acts of Indemnity became

a feature of modern democratic government. They are cer- tainly likely to play a considerable part in the Irish Parlia- ment if it is ever set up. It may be remembered that Grattan's Parliament held a "record" in this matter. We believe we are right in saying that at the beginning of the Rebellion of '98 they passed Acts of Indemnity, not after, but before the illegal acts were committed. In other words, these Hibernian Acts of Indemnity exempted soldiers and civil Magistrates from the illegal acts which everybody felt sure from the national character they would commit in the course of putting down the rebellion! That would be a good pre- cedent for Mr. Redmond in dealing with Ulster.

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