But as a document it represents beyond doubt his considered opinion and his most deliberate advice.
Dealing briefly at first with the contention that the system of the Union had been a success and should not be touched, he outlined the familiar arguments.

But, as he said, the existence of the Convention was the final answer.

The head of a Coalition Ministry had declared, without dissent from any of his Unionist colleagues, that Dublin Castle had hopelessly broken down.

The Prime Minister of another Coalition, mainly Unionist in its composition, had set up this assembly, charging it to find another and better system of government.
Beneficent legislation had been quoted.

Yes, but how was it attained?
"In any constitutionally governed country, once public opinion is converted to some great reform, it naturally passes, surely and easily, though perhaps slowly, into law.