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John Morley: He discouraged obstruction, and advised his followers to select vital points and to leave others alone.

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He discouraged obstruction, and advised his followers to select vital points and to leave others alone.
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John Morley

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Morley recounts Parnell's strategic advice to his followers regarding parliamentary tactics.

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