But the grand question of compound householding, which was really to determine the character of our legislation, was one on which we could not reckon upon either the conscientious or the intimidated and prudential support of our liberal fringe.
Morley discusses the critical issue of household voting rights and the challenges faced in securing support for legislation.
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This was a complete falsification of a whole set of our national promises.
How should we look in the face of the civilised world if we had so turned our back upon our duty and sovereign task?
Is it natural effervescence, or is it deadly fermentation?
To stint Ireland in power which might be necessary or desirable for the management of matters purely Irish, would be a great error; and if she was so stinted, the end that any such measure might contemplate could not be attained.
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