Pages That Mention Samuel, Herbert Louis Samuel, Viscount, 1870-1963
Letter from Roger Casement (The Savoy, Denham) to [Robert] Donovan, discussing redistribution and Ireland; Ulster Unionist representation; the optimism of Redmond and Dillon; Irish representatives and the English Education Act; and the Liberals.
The Savoy, Denham 20 Sept 1905
Dear Mr Donovan,
Thanks for your letter, I am glad the article is appearing in "Freeman" allright.
Enclosed is the Extract from Herbert Samuel's book dealing with Retribution and Ireland - you will see the force of it - especially when Mr Harry Perth
Fragment of a letter from Roger Casement to [Robert Donovan ?], discussing the Liberals; Home Rule; Balfour's proposals; and redistribution. ✔
Liberals to approving the reduction of Irish representation on the very grounds Irish men put forward - the Act of Union and the population test as well.
Asquith has written the preface to Herbert Samuel's book - so he can, consistently, be held to support this view it's a matter of fact many of the Liberals (including I fancy Haldane & possibly Asquith)