SIR EDWARD CARSON.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR']
SIR,—I enclose a cutting from the Irish nines of October 9th ; you may think it worthy of insertion. I am firmly convinced that the writer's opinions are shared by many Nationalists, some of whom I know.—I am, Sir, &c.,
CORKAGENSIS.
“srR EDWARD CARSON.
SIR,—A correspondent in a Nationalist newspaper yesterday mentions Sir Edward Carson's opinion upon the Catholic religion. Although I disagree with Sir Edward's political views, I am convinced of his bona fides, and I know, having served with him in the House of Commons, that there does not exist in these kingdoms a more honest, fearless, or independent mind. He has no trace of either political or religious bias in his composition, and, when I had an opportunity of knowing the facts, there was no member of the House of Commons who was more respected by the Nationalists, or more frequently consulted by many of them in difficulties, both public and private. During his recent cam- paign in Ulster and elsewhere those who read his speeches must have observed how careful he was to avoid saying a single word that could even seem to be offensive to the Roman Catholic religion. He believes that the present Home Rule Bill will be disastrous to every Irish interest, and will increase the curse of our country—viz., religious bitterness and intolerance, and will do Ireland no good whatever. In this opinion a very large and increasing number of Nationalists entirely agree.—Yours, etc.,
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