But even if I stand alone, I will not allow myself, because I cannot get the full measure of my demand, to be drawn to reject the proffered hand of friendship held out to us.

In my opinion we should be political fools if we did not endeavour to cement an alliance with these men." As concerned the Labour men, Mr.Whitley, who had always been a Unionist, had declared willingness to agree.

But the Ulster Unionists--what sacrifice had they made?
"The last thing I desire is to attack Mr.Barrie and his friends.

But they are not free agents.

I was shocked when I heard that a section here openly avowed the need to refer back to some outside body.