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On the other hand, if we fail, as I believe the late ministers would have failed even to pass their plan of repressive legislation, the consequences will be deplorable in every way.
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John Morley
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Morley warns of the dire consequences of failing to pass necessary legislation.
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If I were going to remain Indian Secretary for some time to come, my every effort would be devoted to an abatement of that enormous amount of writing.
What I expect is a healthful, slow fermentation in many minds, working towards the final product.
How should we look in the face of the civilised world if we had so turned our back upon our duty and sovereign task?
Yet they had certainly no less value and truth than they ever had, and perhaps were more needed than ever in face of the present chaos of opinion.
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