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There is no fear of anything in the nature of a rising, but if murders continue, a general panic may arise and greatly increase the danger of the situation.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “There is no fear of anything in the nature of a rising, but if murders continue, a general panic may arise and greatly…”
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Morley discusses the potential for panic in India if violent acts continue, stressing the importance of stability.
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