I was not present at the debate, and it is hard to judge of such matters from the printed record, but the impression on my mind is that the suggestion was made without any desire to embarrass.

A few days later, in the Committee stage, an Ulster member moved an amendment which would have included Ireland.

Mr.Bonar Law, speaking for the Government, advised against it--on the ground of expediency; it would not be an easy thing to put this measure into operation in Ireland.

Sir Edward Carson spoke later and counselled the dropping of the amendment.

With matters in this stage Redmond spoke very fully to the House, recognizing the absence of all partisan tone in the speeches of Ulster members.