Gladstone that even though home rule might perhaps not be in a parliamentary sense before the House, it was in a most distinct manner before the country, and no political party could avoid expressing an opinion upon it.
Morley discusses the political implications of home rule in Ireland, highlighting its significance beyond parliamentary debate.
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