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As these disclosures appeared in successive issues the people realised that a gang of very common thieves had been at work.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “As these disclosures appeared in successive issues the people realised that a gang of very common thieves had been at…”
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This statement reflects the public's growing awareness of the corruption, as they began to recognize the thieves within their government.
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