That being so, it ought not to be considered a settled question merely because annexation had taken place; and if we should find that the balance of advantage was in favour of the restoration of independence, no false sense of dignity should stand in the way.
Morley argues that the question of annexation should be reconsidered if it is found to be disadvantageous.
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