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John Morley: But such influence as argument and statement without profession of political intentions can exercise upon the public…

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But such influence as argument and statement without profession of political intentions can exercise upon the public mind, I heartily desire to see exercised in favour of extension of the franchise....
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John Morley

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Morley expresses his desire for arguments favoring franchise extension to influence public opinion without political bias.

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