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John Morley: After the shock caused by the Irish quarrel, every politician knew that it would be necessary to balance home rule by…

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After the shock caused by the Irish quarrel, every politician knew that it would be necessary to balance home rule by reforms expected in England and Scotland.
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John Morley

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Morley discusses the political necessity of balancing home rule with reforms in England and Scotland after the Irish quarrel.

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