It seems probable that this idea of a residence in
Ireland will be made the pretext for an increase in the allowance granted by Parliament to the Prince of Wales. We trust this is not the case. Such a bargain would take away all grace from the concession, and leave on the mindi of Irishmen an impression that the Heir to the Throne would not reside among them unless well paid for the sacri- fice. Considering the incomes of the nobles among whom he must live, the Prince's income is not large, and despite the enormous wealth of the Sovereign, wealth quite without precedent in our annals, Parliament might fairly be asked for another grant. But there should be no attempt to connect the demand with this Irish visit, or with the " loyalty " of any political party whatever. It should be made fairly and distinctly on the ground that the splen- dour of the monarchy must, while it endures, be fittingly sup- ported.
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