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John Morley: “If he does so, the Irish party will be kept together, the honourable alliance with Gladstonian liberals maintained…”

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If he does so, the Irish party will be kept together, the honourable alliance with Gladstonian liberals maintained, success at general election secured, home rule certain.
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John Morley

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Morley highlights the potential consequences of Parnell's retirement for the Irish party and the home rule movement.

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