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John Morley: But the principle in making such a recommendation to the Crown, would be to remove the apparent disability in…

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But the principle in making such a recommendation to the Crown, would be to remove the apparent disability in practice--for there is no disability in law--of an Indian holding a certain appointment because he is an Indian.
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John Morley

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Morley discusses the principle of removing legal disabilities for Indians in certain appointments.

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