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It would be a happy day for the Peace Society that should give the colonies a veto on imperial war.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgIt would be a happy day for the Peace Society that should give the colonies a veto on imperial war.
Morley expresses a desire for colonies to have a say in imperial wars, reflecting his advocacy for peace and autonomy.
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