An American correspondent draws our attention to the pro. ceedings
of the House of Representatives' Foreign Relations Committee on December 13th last. An Illinois member with the suggestive name of Gallagher had proposed that the American delegates to Paris should declare for Irish independence. Among the citizens who attended, in accordance with the liberal practice of Congress, to express their views was Mr. George L. Fox, of Newhaven, Connecticut, who pointed out, very justly, that those who put forward such a resolution were acting for Germany. "Sinn Feinism," said Mr. Fox, "is a doctrine we knocked out at Appomattox." He told the Committee that Ulster, "the most intelligent and prosperous part of Ireland," wanted no change. " When we have given the right of self-government to Porto Rico and the Philippines," he added, "it will be time enough to talk about giving it to other countries." Though a number of Irish delegates tried to controvert Mr. Fox's etate- ments, we are perfectly sure that most Americans agree with him.
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