CHAPTER III.

THE INFLUENCE OF POLITICS UPON THE IRISH MIND.

Legislation as a Substitute for Work
Political Shortcomings of Unionism and Nationalism Compared
Action of the Unionist Party Reviewed
Two Main Causes of its Lack of Success
The Contribution of Ulster
The Nationalist Party
Are Irishmen Good Politicians?
The Irish and the Scotch-Irish in America
America's Interest in the Problem
Part Played by English Government in Producing Modern Irish Disabilities
Causes of the Growth of National Feeling
Retardation of Political Education by the One-Man System
And by Politicians of To-Day
Defence of Nationalist Policy on Ground of Tactics Considered
The Forces opposed to Home Rule--How Dealt with
Local Government--How it might have been utilised
After Home Rule?
Beginnings of Political Education
The Irish Parliamentary Party


CHAPTER IV.

THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION UPON SECULAR LIFE IN IRELAND.

Influences of Religion in Ireland