There were four of each group.

Five members had been allowed to the party and as many to the Ulstermen.

Redmond was not present at the meeting when selection was made, but he recommended a list, consisting in addition to himself of Mr.Dillon, Mr.Devlin, and Mr.Clancy, K.C .-- the latter having been always his most trusted adviser in all points of draftsmanship and constitutional law.

My name was added in the place which should have been his brother's, as representing Irish troops.
Mr.Dillon, however, thought it better not to serve, though Redmond pressed him very strongly to do so.

He considered he could best help the Convention from outside its ranks.