My opinion certainly is that the transfer of territory and inhabitants by mere force calls for the reprobation of Europe, and that Europe is entitled to utter it, and can utter it with good effect.
Morley expresses a strong moral stance against the forcible transfer of territory, emphasizing the need for European condemnation of such actions.
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