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John Morley: “I consider that Ireland has now spoken; and that an effort ought to be made by the government without delay to meet her…”

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I consider that Ireland has now spoken; and that an effort ought to be made by the government without delay to meet her demands for the management by an Irish legislative body of Irish as distinct from imperial affairs.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the need for the government to address Ireland's demands for self-management.

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