"GENERAL CARSON."

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 598, 30 August 1913, Page 2

"GENERAL CARSON."

Sir Edward Carson, who is taking a leading part in the condemnation of tha Home Ruie Bill in the House of Commons, is being called "General Carson" in political circles since his appearance at the recent Ulster Day demonstrations. He is to be the bead of the "provisional Government" that the Ulster Unionists threaten to establish when the Bill passes, and as went to Enniakillen apparently in an •'official" capacity. Ha was met outside the town by a force of 200 mounted men, mostly young farmers who had provided themselves with a uniform pattern of dress. This escort accompanied him to the outskirts of Enniskillen and then a processor, was formed. First there marched two exDragoon Guards, armed with lances, and then a couple of outriders and an advance guard of tha "Yeomanry" A carriage containing Sir Edward Carson, Lord Hugh Cecil and Captain Craig was followed by a etandard bearer with the Union Jack. Finally there was another group of the " Yeomanry" and a large force representing the Unionist clubs and Orange lodges which have been practising military evolutions. Later Sir EdWard made a characteristic speech. "We meet with the determination that with God's help we will keep what we have got," he said, "and defeat the most nefarious conspiracy against religious and civil liberty which has ever confronted a free, blameless and God-fearing people. We cannot afford any longer to have mere wordi. We are here for serious business, more serious perhaps than some people realise." The Unionist leader added that he thanked Mr Boriar Law for having put the Unionists casein such away that they were free to go forwarsd and take every step they might think necessary—even to the length of using force. Then the precession was reformed with the addition of a few men armed with dummy rifles, and Sir Edward was escorted through the town again. Evidently he intends to demand Royal honoui-3 when he becomes Lord of Ulster.