| 5 strenuous Unionists in Great Britain, in the Press and on the platform, have now joined in urging an immediate settlement of the Irish question, The response to the appeal of the Irish Party was overwhelming in its unanimity and enthusiasm: of the strenuous support of the over seas dominions there had been already abundant proof. Every self- governing Colony in the Empire had proclaimed itself in favour of Irish Home Rule. South Africa, the latest addition to the Empire family of free nations, has been amongst the most enthusiastic in its support, By the Australian Senate the demand for Home Rule was reiterated in a resolution of unanswerable force, carried by a majority of 20 to 2 + “ Enjoying and appreciating, as we do, the blessings of Home Rule here, we would humbly express the hope that a just measure of Home Rule may be granted immediately to the people of Ireland. In this crucial hour, when the might of your Empire is being wielded to maintain the right of self-government for small nations, we feel con- fident that the whole people of Ireland would be grateful, loyal, and enthusiastic supporters of that high policy. “They ask for it through their representatives-—never has request more clear, consistent and continuous been made by any nation. As subjects of your Majesty, we are interested in the peace and contentment of al] parts of the Empire, and we desire to see this long-standing grievance at the very heart of the Empire removed.” It is interesting to observe what is thought in the Dominions beyond the seas of the armed resistance of the Ulster minority to Home Rule :— “ Honourable Members will recollect,” said Senator Stewart, “that just prior to the outbreak of the war there was some hope that Ireland would be granted a measure of Home Rule. At that particular time, we found one very prominent member of the British Parliament in open re- bellion against the Government. I refer to Sir Edward