John Morley: “The present proposals of the Government of India are inadequate to…”

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The present proposals of the Government of India are inadequate to allay the existing and growing discontent.

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Morley critiques the Indian government's proposals as insufficient to address rising discontent among the populace.

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John Morley: “The present proposals of the Government of India are inadequate to allay the existing and growing discontent.”