John Morley: “But the main spring was undoubtedly agrarian, and the force of the…”

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But the main spring was undoubtedly agrarian, and the force of the spring came from mischiefs that ministers had refused to face in time.

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John Morley

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Morley highlights the agrarian roots of political unrest in Ireland, emphasizing the government's failure to address underlying issues.

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John Morley: “But the main spring was undoubtedly agrarian, and the force of the spring came from mischiefs that ministers had refused…”