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John Morley: But with unfaltering repression on the one hand, and vigour and good faith in reform on the other, we see solid reason…

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But with unfaltering repression on the one hand, and vigour and good faith in reform on the other, we see solid reason to hope that we shall weaken, even if we cannot destroy, those baleful forces.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses hope for reform in India despite ongoing repression.

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