Letter from Joseph Chamberlain to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington

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Mr Chamberlain writes concerning objections to amendments to the Irish Home Rule Bill. He writes that he has a list of 133 members who have at one time or another promised to vote against a second Bill. He further writes that he doesn't see how the second reading will be passed unless changes are made and makes reference to Ulster and a revision of financial arrangements. He finally writes that he thinks SCC should know how matters stand however asks him to keep the information private. Sent from: Highbury, Moor Green, Birmingham. Letter is marked "private".

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