It might be stated that they would be replaced by better weapons gradually, as soon as the rush was over.
A few instructors should be placed at the disposal of the Volunteers.[6] If this is done, intense satisfaction will be given all through the country, and the pride and sentiment of the Volunteers will be touched, and the appeal for recruits generally through the country, and even in the ranks of the Volunteers themselves, will, I am confident, be responded to.
But, as I have said, if this course is not taken, inevitably recruiting will flag.
I would earnestly beg of you to take this matter vigorously in hand, so that some satisfactory announcement may be made before I return to Ireland next week.
Very truly yours, RIGHT HON.

A.BIRRELL, M.P.

J.E.

REDMOND.
Mr.Asquith's speech on September 24th was at least an indication that the Prime Minister desired to act in the spirit of Redmond's suggestions.

The Chief Secretary was of the same disposition.