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John Morley: Meanwhile I wish that our press, as far as we may be said to have one, would write on this text: that a bill from them…

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Meanwhile I wish that our press, as far as we may be said to have one, would write on this text: that a bill from them, to be accepted by the people, must be larger, and not smaller, than would have been, or even would be, accepted from us.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the need for a substantial bill to gain public acceptance, reflecting on political strategy.

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