I believe that it was better to get rid of a foul abuse in the way in which it was got rid of, than not to get rid of it at all, especially as the House of Commons had already decided against it.
Morley reflects on the importance of addressing abuses in governance, emphasizing the necessity of reform even if the methods are contentious.
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If I were going to remain Indian Secretary for some time to come, my every effort would be devoted to an abatement of that enormous amount of writing.
They hope to attract that good will which must, after all, be the real foundation of our prosperity and strength in India.
But as I read it, as I listen to serious Indian experts with large experience, it all sounds estrangement and alienation even though it be no worse than superficial.
I think they will commit a great error if they take this course.
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