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John Morley: To stint Ireland in power which might be necessary or desirable for the management of matters purely Irish, would be a…

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To stint Ireland in power which might be necessary or desirable for the management of matters purely Irish, would be a great error; and if she was so stinted, the end that any such measure might contemplate could not be attained.
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John Morley

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Morley warns against limiting Ireland's self-governance, suggesting it would hinder effective management of Irish affairs.

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