Grief and indignation were universal when tales of what had happened began to come through.
But of all this Redmond said no word in public.

He threatened disclosure in debate at one period; yet on a strong representation from Mr.
Tennant--in whose friendliness, as in the Prime Minister's, he had confidence--he refrained.

To this abstention he added the most practical proof of good will.

Lord Wimborne, now Lord-Lieutenant, seriously concerned at the continued drop in recruiting, which had not shown any sign of recovery since the Coalition Government was formed, came to him with the proposal for a conference on the subject.

In pursuance of this suggestion Redmond went to London, where an interview took place between him and Lord Kitchener, Mr.Birrell and Mr.Tennant assisting.