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John Morley: But the moral effect of an Irish verdict upon English opinion would be exactly as worthless, as the effect of an English…

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But the moral effect of an Irish verdict upon English opinion would be exactly as worthless, as the effect of an English verdict in a political or international case would be upon the judgment and feeling of Ireland.
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John Morley

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Morley argues that the impact of verdicts is often perceived differently in Ireland and England.

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