I believe the effect of the reforms has been, is being, and will be, to draw the second class, who hope for colonial autonomy, into the ranks of the third class, who will be content with admission to a fair and workable co-operation.
Morley believes that reforms will shift political aspirations among Indian groups towards cooperation with British administration.
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