The central proposition made a cruel dilemma for a large class of the subjects of the Queen; for the choice assigned to them by assuming stringent logic was between being bad citizens if they submitted to the decree of papal infallibility, and bad catholics if they did not.
Morley discusses the dilemma faced by subjects of the Queen regarding their allegiance to the papal decree, highlighting the complexities of loyalty.
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This was a complete falsification of a whole set of our national promises.
I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.
This is no mere case of barren wrangle and verbal recrimination.
I am trying to feel my way through the most difficult problem, the most difficult situation that a responsible Government can have to face.
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