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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