It is always possible that that may happen here which has happened in Belgium-the elimination of Liberalism, leaving the two forces of Socialism and Reaction face to face. Whether that shall happen here depends on the Liberal Party. (Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery)

It is always possible that that may happen here which has happened in Belgium-the elimination of Liberalism, leaving the two forces of Socialism and Reaction face to face. Whether that shall happen here depends on the Liberal Party.

Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery

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