Despite the British electorate growing weary of Irish subjects, the Irish Nationalists continue to keep themselves in the public eye. Much of Ireland is now proclaimed under the Crimes Act, and Mr Gladstone’s past measures, like disestablishing the Irish Church and modifying the Irish land system, only scratched the surface of Irish affairs. The consequences of his mistakes persist today.

The separation of England and Ireland threatens the dissolution of the Empire, which is why the political union of the two nations is essential. However, Irish grievances have led to a rise of insubordination and anarchy which cannot succeed against an Empire that has fought numerous successful wars.

Recently, agrarian agitation has surfaced again in Ireland without the excuse of the peasantry’s distress or rent pressure. With no real revolution, fanciful grievances dominate, and subpar politicians represent Ireland. Amid these conditions, the city of Limerick has awarded its freedom to ex-President Steyn, and there are talks of Irish Americans joining forces with discontented Boer Generals to oppose the British Government.

The danger of Home Rule has not passed, and Irish Nationalists’ efforts are now focused on undermining England’s position in South Africa. To counter the combined threats of irreconcilable Boers and Irish Nationalists, the Unionist Party’s steadfastness is crucial to maintain the tranquility of the Empire.

Luton Times and Advertiser – Friday 12 September 1902