In 1893 he brings them back to Westminster.

But his words betray his hesitation.

He expects, may we not say he hopes, that they will remain in Ireland and on their occasional visits to London have the good sense and good taste not to interfere in British affairs.

Few are the persons who share these anticipations.

If they are to be realised they must be embodied in the constitution; the Premier might at this moment without shame, and without regret, revert to the better policy of 1886.