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I think we have lost greatly by the conclusion of this convention; I think we have lost very greatly indeed the sympathy and respect of the nations of Europe.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “I think we have lost greatly by the conclusion of this convention; I think we have lost very greatly indeed the sympathy…”
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Morley expresses concern that a recent convention has diminished Britain's standing in Europe.
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