Here, in Cork district, you have in combination all the dangers which war can inflict.

By keeping the annuities, we could build up a national industry every years as big as the Shannon Scheme.

I shall strive not to be guilty of adding any fuel to the flames of hatred and passion which, if continued to be fed, promise to burn up whatever is left by the war of decent human feeling in Europe.

God has been pleased to save us during the years of war that have already passed. We pray that He may be pleased to save us to the end. But we must do our part.

Here, in Cork district, you have in combination all the dangers which war can inflict.

If war comes upon us, it will come as a thief in the night

It is indeed hard for the strong to be just to the weak, but acting justly always has its rewards.