On the record
It has been unreasonably imputed to me, that the proposal of home rule was a bid for the Irish vote.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgIt has been unreasonably imputed to me, that the proposal of home rule was a bid for the Irish vote.
Morley defends himself against accusations that his home rule proposal was merely a political tactic to gain Irish votes.
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I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.
Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.
There lay Ireland,—squalid, dismal, sullen, dull, expectant, sunk deep in hostile intent.
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