Imperialism recognises in nationality no rebel but a son of the house.

Toryism rubs its eyes, and finds that it is Home Rule.
But, sounded to its depths, this new current of thought appears not only not eccentric but inevitable.

Ample explanation is to be found in the history of the Irish fight for self-government.

On this subject there has been in Ireland a marked evolution of ideas.

O'Connell began by demanding simple Repeal of the Union and the Restoration of Grattan's Parliament.