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John Morley: But if there is to be a great schism in the liberal party, I hope I shall never find it my duty to conduct the…

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But if there is to be a great schism in the liberal party, I hope I shall never find it my duty to conduct the operations either of the one or of the other section.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the potential division within the liberal party, expressing a desire to avoid leading either faction.

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