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Debate on University Bill Divides Irish and English MPs
In Parliament the long uncertain University Bill debate pits Irish members against English colleagues as priests influence factional lines. Horsman a skilled orator but lacking statesmanship, Gladstone's stance tests Liberal unity while Bright and Harcourt push moderation. Miall signals Nonconformist caution amid presiding mood.
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House of Commons
O’donoghue
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Horsman
Horsman
Gladstone
Liberal Party
Bright
Treasury Bench
Mr. Bright
Professor Trayfair
Vernon Harcourt
Harcourt
Hardy
Ireland
England
Ball
Miall
Osborne