SIR C G. DUFFY’S CONSTITUTION FOR IRELAND.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1632, 10 September 1887, Page 1

SIR C G. DUFFY’S CONSTITUTION FOR IRELAND.

London, August 29. Sir C. G. Duffy, writing in the Contemporary Review, states that Mr Gladstone s Irish policy is fascinating but unworkable, and Irishmen must frame » constitution fo r themselves. He proposes to create a Parlia. ment and Executive similar to those of the colonies; the former consisting of two houses. The Commons would be formed by 35 districts returning three members, each elector being restricted to voting for only two candidates. The probable result would be the return of one-third Ulsterites, and the remainder Parnellites. The latter, including 18 who would be unbiassed in their religious views, would, balance parties, The Senate, which jwouljJ be, nominated, would consist of, 45 members selected from the heads of the churches and colleges, judges, peers, prominent merchants, and any dispute extending over three sessions both Houses wmild vote together.. All enactments would be sul jrct to the veto, of the Crown, and Minietnes would probably be coalition ones. The position of the Lord-Lieutenant would bo analogous to that of the Governor* of thr colonies. Be advocates the payment of members, and suggests that England should coatrol the Customs, but ought to remit a portion of the National Debt; that local government should be established, and tenants should be enabled to purchase their farms i and holdings. Sir Charles concludes by 1 expressing his opinion that Heme Rule \ must come.