Unfortunately we cannot find space to summarize the very eloquent
speeches made by Lord Curzon and Lord Morley. We can only say that Lord Curzon made a deep impression on the House, and that he suggested, as we have done, that a. general election should take place before the passing of the Bill and the creation of the Irish Parliament. Lord Morley, after declaring that all the suggested devices for the separate treatment of Ulster were passionately scouted by Unionists and Nationalists alike, declared that Ulster, in truth, could not be withdrawn from the general orbit of Irish government. That may be, but if so it is an argument not for forcing the people of Ulster under a Dublin Parliament and shooting them down if they resist, but for maintaining the Union, the form of government which divides Ireland least. The division which followed showed a majority of 238in favour of Lord Lansdowne's amendment (302-64).
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