Popular applause veers with the wind. John Bright applausepopularveer Change image and share on social
Any Reform Bill which is worth a moment's thought, or the smallest effort to carry it, must at least double, and it ought to do much more than double, the representation of the metropolitan boroughs and of all the great cities of the United Kingdom. John Bright billboroughcarry share on social
Possibly you are not aware of the fact that the largest sum given by any contributor to the fund is but a trifle when compared with the losses suffered by nearly all the firms in the cotton trade during the disastrous years of the American war. John Bright americanawarecompare share on social
Demand the ballot as the undeniable right of every man who is called to the poll, and take special care that the old constitutional rule and principle, by which majorities alone shall decide in Parliamentary elections, shall not be violated. John Bright ballotcallcare share on social
I hope this view of the question may be a mistaken one, because it does not seem to me very unlikely that the suffrage will be granted to women. John Bright granthopemistake Change image and share on social
The knowledge of the ancient languages is mainly a luxury. John Bright ancientknowledgelanguage Change image and share on social
The corn law was intended to keep wheat at the price of 80s. the quarter; it is now under 40s. the quarter. John Bright 40s80scorn Change image and share on social
With regard to the ballot, it is worthy of remark that no meeting has been held in favour of Reform at which the ballot has not been strongly insisted upon. John Bright ballotfavourhold Change image and share on social
The Government and the Parliament, even the House of Lords, will consent to a large increase of electors; and men who have not considered the subject fully will imagine they have gained much by the concession. John Bright concessionconsentconsider share on social
