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John Morley: “The atmosphere has changed from dark and sullen to hopeful, and I am sure your Lordships will allow me to be equally…”

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The atmosphere has changed from dark and sullen to hopeful, and I am sure your Lordships will allow me to be equally confident that nothing will be done at Westminster to overcloud that promising sky.
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John Morley

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Morley conveys optimism about the political atmosphere in India and the importance of maintaining that positivity.

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