Liberal politicians, who some years ago were very loud for justice to Ireland, and would maintain at all hazards the identity of the interests of the two countries, have of late frequently found it convenient to omit that kingdom from their statistical bulletins of national prosperity.
In a political biography, this statement critiques the changing stance of Liberal politicians regarding Ireland's economic and political interests.
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