Indian speeches (1907-1909)

Name: Indian speeches (1907-1909)
Author: John Morley

By John Morley

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A selection of public addresses by a British statesman presents arguments and explanations about imperial administration in India between 1907 and 1909. Topics include budgetary priorities and parliamentary oversight, public-health responses to plague, debates over opium policy, proposed franchise and council reforms, recruitment and training in the Indian Civil Service, and tensions between religious communities. Speeches combine policy detail with appeals for prudence and balanced judgment, and three appended state papers trace continuities in imperial policy across the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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John Morley

John Morley was a prominent English writer, politician, and journalist known for his insightful essays and critiques on political philosophy and literature. He served as a member of Parliament and held various governmental roles, including Postmaster General. Morley's notable works include 'Burke,' a critical examination of the political thought of Edmund Burke, and the 'Critical Miscellanies' series, which features essays on influential figures such as Robespierre, Turgot, and George Eliot. His writings reflect a deep engagement with the intellectual currents of his time, contributing significantly to the discourse on liberalism and social reform.