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States that the Speaker [of the House of Commons] will insert Patterson's article next week. Hopes that the latter's health is, 'if no better, at any rate no worse.' HS to A.J. Patterson. Refers to an enclosed letter [included, see above], which will show Patterson that 'the article on Civil Marriage on Hungary is launched on its course'. Reports that he tried to have it published in the Pall Mall Gazette, but the sub-editor wrote to him 'that it was too "ancient history" for a daily newspaper.' States that on closer inspection HS perceived that 'it proclaimed a triumph of the "Liberal Party" in Hungary', from which he inferred that it was 'not really suited to a Conservative organ, and so handed it on to Bryce.' Perceives that 'a division of labour is desirable in placing [Patterson's] article before an English public.' States that 'those that relate to the claims of nationalities are likely to suit a Conservative taste, but those that relate to the claims of religious denominations must be allotted to Liberal editors.' Hopes that Patterson is in better health. With envelope.