On Tuesday the debate was re-opened by Lord Lorebnrn. Though
we do not agree with his speech, it is impossible not to be impressed by its sincerity and its public spirit, qualities eminently characteristic of the speaker. Lord Londonderry declared that if Home Rule were granted it was absolutely
certain that there would be civil war in Ulster. "Even after a general election ? " asked Lord Morley. " In any circum- stances," answered Lord Londonderry. A great deal has been made of this by the supporters of the Government, but in reality all it means is that the people of Ulster declare that they have a right to resist being turned out of the Union, and that this inherent right remains, whatever the people of England and Scotland may decide. If, however, Ulster is excluded and its people are not forced under a Dublin Parlia- ment, then, though they would still dislike the Bill, they admit that the moral right to insurrection would not arise.
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