But the object of this, confusing to the careless or intermittent reader, was gradually to build up a kind of national forum in which all "real" Nationalists might have their say, and to induce a general consensus of opinion in favour of the new policy.
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry
The General Committee, therefore, in its next annual report, after speaking of the influence exerted by the Federation, remarked: A force so great and so overwhelming requires to be directed with the utmost care and judgment, and your Committee asks for the support of the Federated Associations in applying it only to questions of a practical character, with regard to which there is a general consensus of opinion in the party.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
The resolutions which were submitted last year, and those which will be submitted this year, refer to subjects upon which there is a general consensus of opinion in the Liberal ranks.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell