This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ...that are absolutely absurd. He says "It was by Lord Salisbury's personal influence that he forced or rather persuaded the majority of the House of Lords to reject the Franchise Bill. I firmly believe that the majority, if they had not been put under pressure, E2 would gladly and willingly have passed that Bill ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ...that are absolutely absurd. He says "It was by Lord Salisbury's personal influence that he forced or rather persuaded the majority of the House of Lords to reject the Franchise Bill. I firmly believe that the majority, if they had not been put under pressure, E2 would gladly and willingly have passed that Bill," and he goes on to call me the "arrogant dictator of that House." Now be is comparing my position--of which I am very unworthy--with that which Mr. Gladstone occupies in the House of 'Commons. But Mr. Gladstone is the dictator because he holds the political life of all or the' greater part of his following in the hollow of his hand. By a dissolution he could terminate the present tenure of their seats and by the Caucus he could ensure that they shall not as Liberal members go back to Parliament again. They are absolutely at his disposal. If they value their Parliamentary life, they must vote as he bids them to vote. But, compare that position with mine. I have absolutely no power whatever over those who are kind enough to act with me. They are as completely independent as it is possible for men to be. I have no power whatever but what I may obtain by argument, by the goodness of my argument, and the soundness of my case, and it is ridiculous and grotesque to pretend that any influence I could have could impose my opinion upon the Peers. Therefore that pretence is wanting for the personal character which he has chosen to give to this discussion. I will not speak of other amenities. He calls mo an " old woman," I think; but if he thinks I have this power over the Peers he must think I am not only an old woman but a witch. Then he goes on to say I am exactly like Laud, that I am exactly like Lord Stratford, that...
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