1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132

Fortunately, nearly all Liberal newspapers in England are now telling

the Southern Irish that they must not coerce Ulster. This truly Liberal doctrine has come very late in the day—almost, we fear, too late. If only Liberals had insisted upon their own principles long ago, the Southern Irish would never have been encouraged to their present point of madness. There are signs that, if the negotiations should continue, the Sinn Fein leaders will be glad to shift the onus of responsibility. They are already consulting delegates from their local councils, and the next stage might be a plebiscite.

Next page