The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 4Bell & Daldy, 1872 - Great Britain |
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Page 63
... , and indeed led to , means of discovery and correction , whereas the system of coercion was likely to be permanent . It carried force further than served the purposes of those who authorized it ; it tended ON THE AFFAIRS OF INDIA . 63.
... , and indeed led to , means of discovery and correction , whereas the system of coercion was likely to be permanent . It carried force further than served the purposes of those who authorized it ; it tended ON THE AFFAIRS OF INDIA . 63.
Page 73
... force for every purpose of oppression . In the amount of these balances almost every weaver in the country bore a part , and consequently they were almost all caught in this snare . 66 They are in general " ( says Mr. Rouse , in a ...
... force for every purpose of oppression . In the amount of these balances almost every weaver in the country bore a part , and consequently they were almost all caught in this snare . 66 They are in general " ( says Mr. Rouse , in a ...
Page 76
... force to prevail over influence , power , wealth , and authority . The complaints of the native merchants ought not to have been treated in any of those modes in which they were then treated . And when men are in the situation of ...
... force to prevail over influence , power , wealth , and authority . The complaints of the native merchants ought not to have been treated in any of those modes in which they were then treated . And when men are in the situation of ...
Page 93
... force . Some benefits , which had been given to former contractors at the discretion of the board , were no longer held under that loose indulgence , but were secured to Mr. Sulivan by his contract . Other indulgences of a lesser nature ...
... force . Some benefits , which had been given to former contractors at the discretion of the board , were no longer held under that loose indulgence , but were secured to Mr. Sulivan by his contract . Other indulgences of a lesser nature ...
Page 102
... known interest , be a breach of trust on both sides ; and whether the contract can in equity have force to bind the Company , whenever they shall be inclined to free themselves and the country they govern 102 REPORT OF A COMMITTEE.
... known interest , be a breach of trust on both sides ; and whether the contract can in equity have force to bind the Company , whenever they shall be inclined to free themselves and the country they govern 102 REPORT OF A COMMITTEE.
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