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John Morley: They have shown that as far as regards the great majority of them, they are earnestly in favour of a change in the…

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They have shown that as far as regards the great majority of them, they are earnestly in favour of a change in the administration of their government, and of some system which would give them a larger control of their domestic affairs.
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John Morley

Editor's note · Context

Morley emphasizes the desire of the Irish majority for greater autonomy in governance, reflecting their political aspirations.

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