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John Morley: And it is our further will that, so far as may be, our subjects, of whatever race or creed, be freely and impartially…

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And it is our further will that, so far as may be, our subjects, of whatever race or creed, be freely and impartially admitted to offices in our service the duties of which they may be qualified by their education, ability, and integrity duly to discharge.
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John Morley

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Morley advocates for merit-based appointments in government service, regardless of race or creed.

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