They are of necessity inherent in the federal system.

There exists no federal government throughout the world where such complaints do not arise, and where they do not at times give rise to heart-burnings.

It is well indeed, judging from the lessons of history, if they do not produce bitter conflicts, or even civil war.

Let us take, however, the most sanguine view possible.

Let us grant that both in England and in Ireland every minister, every legislator, every judge, is inspired with a spirit of perfect disinterestedness and absolute fairness.