events showed, she was unable to bear.

"(3) That the increase of taxation laid upon Ireland between 1853 and
1860 was not justified by the then existing circumstances.

"(4) That identity of rates of taxation does not necessarily involve
equality of burden.

"(5) That whilst the actual tax revenue of Ireland is about one-eleventh
of that of Great Britain, the relative taxable capacity of Ireland is
very much smaller, and is not estimated by any of us as exceeding
one-twentieth."

It is difficult to conceive a more damning indictment of English rule in
Ireland. One cannot help recalling the glowing promises of Pitt in
1800:--

"But it has been said, 'What security can you give to Ireland for the
performance of the conditions?' If I were asked what security was
necessary, without hesitation I should answer 'None.' The liberality,
the justice, the honour of the people of England have never yet been
found deficient."

One is reminded of Dr. Johnson's remark to an Irishman who discussed
with him the possibility of the union of the Parliaments:--

"Do not make a union with us, sir; we should unite with you only to rob
you."

It is a striking testimony to the fact that the approach to some men's