Mr. John Redmond publishes in Reynolds's Newspaper a jubilant manifesto
on the situation created by the elections., After claiming the result as an unprecedented triumph for the progressive and democratic forces of Great Britain and Ireland, Mr. Redmond proceeds to emphasise the deep sym- pathy of the Irish Members with the popular cause in England. Dealing with the question of Ulster, Mr. Redmond adduces statistics to show that forty-four per cent. of the population is Roman Catholic, while Home-rulers hold sixteen out of thirty-three Ulster seats and show a majority on the total polling of 1,298. "In face of these facts and figures, it is the utmost folly to speak of Ulster as anti-Nationalist." The true voice of Pro- testant Ulster is that of Lord Pirrie and the other Liberals who signed the Manifesto supporting Home-rule. Mr. Redmond maintains that the Nationalist movement is not sectarian, and that Protestants are far better treated in the matter of appointments in Roman Catholic counties than vice versd. In conclusion, he demurs to the view that Ulster represents the wealth and intelligence of Ireland, and gives figures to show that the average assessment per head for Income-tax is greater in Leinster than Ulster.
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