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John Morley: Having attempted and failed to enfeeble our colonies by their policy of decomposition, they may perhaps now recognise in…

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Having attempted and failed to enfeeble our colonies by their policy of decomposition, they may perhaps now recognise in the disintegration of the United Kingdom, a mode which will not only accomplish, but precipitate their purpose....
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John Morley

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Morley warns of the dangers posed by those who seek to weaken the unity of the United Kingdom.

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