To a deputation from the Senate of the Royal University
of Ireland which waited on the Lord-Lieutenant last Saturday Lord Cadogan not only announced that the Government had resolved to grant an inquiry into the subject of Irish Uni- versity education, but promised that the question should not be shelved. He further admitted that the grievances of the Roman Catholics were the dominant factor, and plainly hinted that he shared the views of Mr. Arthur Balfour as regards the establishment of a Roman Catholic University. We are heartily glad to think that the Government have granted the inquiry, and we trust that the outcome will be the full satisfaction of the Roman Catholic claims in regard to University education in Ireland. As we have said before, a University with a Roman Catholic atmosphere is not likely to be an entirely satisfactory seat of learning; but that is not the question. The Irish Roman Catholic; have a right to a University to which they feel they can send their sons. We cannot suppose that the Government would have granted the inquiry if they did not mean to take action.
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