We had no desire that the assurances for permanent exclusion
should be rubbed in in any offensive way by the Unionists. We were quite prepared to recognize Mr. Redmond's difficulties, and not-to insist "on words which might prove embarrassing.to hien Since; however, he has elected t o-raise the -issue in so public-and so offensive a form, and-therefore to rouse the fears of the Ulstermen; it will Mew be necessary to have a more strongly worded clause than before. As it" proof of our own consideration in thematter, we may mention that in our leading article on the subject, written before Mr. Redmond's outburst, we were most careful. to refrain froni saying • anything that- would make things mare difficult by causing him embarrassment With any recalcitrant section of his followers.' That is, indeed, the attitude we-have adopted:since-the negotiations began. But if consideration of this kind is. to be rewarded by such statements as that of Wednesday night, mis, giving as to the whole transaction is likely tobecomedespair: If at the last moment the so-called settlement is ruined, Mr. Redmond will have no one to thank for it but himself and his lack -of good breeding- and self-control;
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