A BAD MOMENT
The Liberal schism on Home Rule in tha eighties of. last century caused intense bitterness among old friends and allies. In her "More Memories" the C.ojmtess of Asquith and Oxford tells an, story of how she tried in Tain to bring two of the most eminent of-them together. Lord Spencer—the ''/•Red Earl.—followed Gladstone; the ' late Duke of Devonshire was one of the main pillars of Liberal Unionism. . -They had been Cabinet colleagues liked one another, and were both blunt, straight-dealing men. Told that the Duke would like to see him, Lord Spencer went to Devonshire House Vand was announced. Hearing who had •called, the Duke-gave "a long, lon'd •whistle of surprise." Unfortunately, the visitor had followed close on the •heels of the footman, and he was so annoyed by the whistle that he at •nee walked out of the house.
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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 58, 10 March 1933, Page 3
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143A BAD MOMENT Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 58, 10 March 1933, Page 3
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