John Morley: “In this proceeding nothing would induce me to acquiesce, though I…”

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In this proceeding nothing would induce me to acquiesce, though I earnestly desired that the mildest means of correction should be adopted.

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John Morley

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Morley expresses his firm stance against acquiescing to political pressures, advocating for correction instead.

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John Morley: “In this proceeding nothing would induce me to acquiesce, though I earnestly desired that the mildest means of correction…”