In studying the question we read much that rouses anger and contempt, but one must laugh out heartily in coming to this gem of Mill's, uttered with all Mill's solemnity: "Place-hunting is a form of ambition to which the English, considered nationally, are almost strangers." When the sincerest expression of the English mind can produce this we need to have our wits about us; and when, as just now, so much nonsense, and dangerous nonsense, is being poured abroad about the Empire, we need to pause, carefully consider all these things, and be on our guard.
V In conclusion, we may add our own word to the talk of the hour--the politicians on Home Rule.

It should raise a smile to hear so often the prophecy that Ireland will be loyal to the Empire when she gets Home Rule.

We are surprised that any Irishman could be so foolish, though, no doubt, many Englishmen are so simple as to believe it.

History and experience alike deny it.

Possibly the Home Rule chiefs realise their active service is now limited to a decade or two, and assume Home Rule may be the limit for that time, and speak only for that time; but at the end of that time our generation will be vigorous and combative, and if we cannot come into our own before then, we shall be ready then.