He made his first appearance in the London convention a few days after the women were rejected.

He paid a beautiful tribute to woman and said that, if he had been present when the question was under discussion, he should have spoken and voted for their admission.

He was a tall, well-developed, magnificent-looking man, and probably one of the most effective speakers Ireland ever produced.

I saw him at a great India meeting in Exeter Hall, where some of the best orators from France, America, and England were present.

There were six natives from India on the platform who, not understanding anything that was said, naturally remained listless throughout the proceedings.