NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THERE is unfortunately no progress to record in the Ulster negotiations. During the week it was stated in the Morning Post that the attempt to reach a settlement has failed, but this is denied in the Liberal newspapers. Perhaps the most interestiug statement, which certainly seems highly credible, is that published in the Daily Chronicle of Thursday.. After saying that the meeting of Mr. Asquith and Mr. Boner Law last month will probably lead to another meeting, the Daily Chronicle asserts that in any case the Government wish to leave the matter unsettled till next Session. It is their desire then to proceed with the Home Rule Bill for the third time, and indicate the changes they- are ready to accept on the suggestions stage. These will include the withdrawal of the clauses providing for an Irish Post Office and Irish Customs. Such changes could only be Made with the consent of the Lords. The Daily Chronicle continues:— , "It can-be' stated with eertainty that no settlement is possible on the basis of the exclusion of Ulster from the Bill. Short of exclusion:the North-Eastern counties can have generous terms, covering the judiciary, police, education, and the question of official appointments; in short, a largo measure of administrative autonomy with effectual guarantees against anything in the shape of unfair discrimination."
