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John Morley: But my opinion is that the liberal party in general are firmly opposed to the vote as a silly, misleading, and…

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But my opinion is that the liberal party in general are firmly opposed to the vote as a silly, misleading, and mischievous measure.” He both spoke and voted.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses his belief that the liberal party's opposition to a specific vote was based on its perceived foolishness.

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