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John Morley: But there must be a thorough comprehension in the mind of the Secretary of State of two things--first of all, of the…

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But there must be a thorough comprehension in the mind of the Secretary of State of two things--first of all, of the Indian point of view; and, secondly, the point of view as it appears to those who are the masters of me and of you.
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John Morley

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Morley stresses the importance of understanding both the Indian perspective and the views of British authorities.

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