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John Morley: “We cannot fold our arms and say that things are to go on as they did before, and I rejoice to see what this gentleman…”

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We cannot fold our arms and say that things are to go on as they did before, and I rejoice to see what this gentleman says.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the need for action and expresses joy at a gentleman's insights on the situation in India.

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