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John Morley: “This will not satisfy the country if the practical result is to place more power in the hands of the papists.…”

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This will not satisfy the country if the practical result is to place more power in the hands of the papists. 10.—Gladstone looked very worn and anxious.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses concern about the implications of political decisions on power dynamics within the country.

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