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Mr. Redmond went on to say that acceptance of the

new pro- posals would mean an " absolute and disgraceful breach of faith " an his part. A final challenge concluded the speech

"My attitude on the war remains unalterable, but from this time onwards we will feel it our duty to exercise an independent judgment in criticizing the ever-increasing vacillation and procrastination which seem to form-the entire policy of the Government not only with respect to Ireland but also with reference to the whole conduct of this war."