HE FABIAN SOCIETY consists of Socialists.

A statement

Tefits Principles, Rules, Conditions of Membership, etc., can

be obtained from the Secretary, at 276, Strand, London, W.C. Also the following publications :—

"FABIAN ESSAYS IN SOCIALISM."

(22nd Thousand.)

A full exposition of modern English Socialism in its latest and maturest phase. Library Edition, 6s. ; or, direct from the Secretary for Cash, 4/6 (postage 4‡d.) Cheap Edition, Paper cover (published by Walter Scott, 24 Warwick Lane, London), 1s.; ditto, plain cloth, 2s. At all booksellers, or post free from the Secretary for 1s. and 2s. respectively.

To be obtained from the Publisher, JOHN HEYWOOD, Deansgate and Ridgefield, Manchester, and I Paternoster Buildings, London; or from the Secretary, at the Office, 276, Strand, London, W.C."

No. 1.-Why are the Many Poor? 75th thousand. Price 6 for id.; Is. per 100.

No. 5.-Facts for Socialists. A survey of the distribution of income and the condition of classes in England, gathered from official returns, and from the works of economists and statisticians. 25th thousand. 16 pp., Id. ; or 9d. per doz. No. 7.-Capital and Land. A similar survey of the distribution of property, with a criticism of the distinction sometimes set up between Land and Capital as instruments of production. Ioth thousand. 16 pp., id. ; or 9d. per doz.

No. 8.-Facts for Londoners. An exhaustive collection of statistical and other information relating to the County and City of London, with suggestions for Municipal Reform on Socialist principles. 5th thousand. 56 pp., 6d. ; or 4/6 per doz.

No. 9.-An Eight Hours Bill. Full notes explain the Trade Option clause and precedents on which the Bill is founded. A list of literature dealing with the hours of labor is appended. 20th thousand. 16 pp., Id.; or 9d. per doz.

No. 10.-Figures for Londoners (a short abstract of No. 8). 20th thousand. 4 pp., 6 for 1d.; Is. per 100.

No. 11.-The Workers' Political Programme fully explains the politics of to-day from the working class point of view, and gives questions to put to Parlia mentary candidates. 20th thousand. 20 pp., Id.: or 9d. per doz.

No. 12.-Practicable Land Nationalization. A brief statement of practical proposals for immediate reform. 20th thousand. 4 pp., 6 for Id. ; or Is. per 100 No. 13.-What Socialism Is. A short exposition of the aim of Socialists. 30th thousand. 4 pp., 6 for id.; or Is. per 100.

No. 14.-The New Reform Bill. A draft Act of Parliament providing for Adult Suffrage, Payment of Members and their election expenses, Second Ballot, and a thorough system of Registration. 15th thousand. 20 pp. 1d.; or 9d. per doz

No. 15.-English Progress towards Social Democracy. The evolution of English Society, with explanation of Socialism. 10th thous. 16 pp., 1d. ; 9d. doz No. 16.-A Plea for an Eight Hours Bill. A brief answer to objectors. 50th thousand. 4 pp.. 6 for id.; Is. per 100.

No. 17.-Reform of the Poor Law. Facts as to pauperism, with proposals. for pensions for the aged, and other Socialist reforms. 20 pp., Id.; 9d. per doz. No. 18.-Facts for Bristol. On the same lines as Tract No. 8. i6 pp.1. id. each; or 9d. per doz.

No. 19. What the Farm Laborer wants. 4 pp, 6 for id.; or 1/- per 100. No. 20.-Questions for Poor Law Guardians. 4 PP, 6 for id.; or 1/- per 100.

No. 21.-Questions for London Vestrymen. 4 pp., 6 for Id.; or Is. per 100. No. 22-The Truth about Leasehold Enfranchisement, gives reasons. why Socialists oppose the proposal. 4 pp., 6 for id.; or Is. per 100.

No. 23.-The Case for an Eight Hours Bill. 16 pp., 1d. each; 9d. a dozen, The set post free for eighteen pence.

The LECTURE LIST, containing the names of ninety lecturers, who offer their services gratuitously, may be obtained on application to the Secretary. Upwards of 1400 lectures were delivered by members during the year ended in March, 1891.

In connection with your Candidature for the office of County Councillor, I should be obliged if you would be good enough to answer the following questions, and return the paper to me.

Name of Elector.

Address of Elector.

I am, yours faithfully,

See also Tracts 56, 57, 59 and 20, Questions for Parish, Rural District and Urban District Councillors, and for Guardians. The set of Tracts on these and other subjects, post free 2/3; bound in Buckram, post free 3/9. For list apply to the Fabian Society, 276 Strand, London, W.C.

QUESTIONS.

1.-ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES.

A. Healthy Homes.

1. Will you vote for the appointment of a Medical Officer of Health for the whole county, who shall be independent of local influence; and do all in your power to ensure that the Public Health Acts are properly put in force in every district?

2. Will you try to secure the full exercise by the Council of all its powers for the improvement of the dwellings of the people, especially

(a) By obtaining and publishing reports upon the subject from all Sanitary Authorities within the county?

ANSWERS.

B. Enforcement of the Law.

3. Will you take care that (a) the Shop Hours Act, 1892, (b) the Rivers Pollution Prevention Act, (c) the Barbed Wire Fences Act, 1894, and (d) the Wild Birds Protection Act are rigidly enforced without respect of person?

C. Other Duties.

4. Will you take care that the polling districts throughout the county are so arranged that there shall be a station within easy walking distance of every voter ?

5. Will you vote for the application of the whole of the funds derived by the Council from the licences and liquor duties to the purposes of technical education?

6. Will you press for the exercise by the Council of its power of freeing from: toll all bridges and ferries within the county, and for the provision of new ones where needed?

7. Will you press for the publication by the Council of a list of all charitable funds belonging to the parish or other public authorities within the county?

8. Will you urge the publication of an annual report and balance sheet by the Council, similar to that published by School Boards?

II. PROPER TREATMENT OF

WORKERS.

9. Will you insist that in all work carried out by the Council the trade union rate of wages be paid, that common laborers be paid a living wage, and that the hours of work be limited to a maximum of eight per day, or forty-eight in each week, with a Saturday half-holiday?

10. Will you in every possible case prefer the direct employment of labor by the Council to the intervention of a contractor?

11. Whenever it is found necessary to employ a contractor, will you insist upon. the insertion, in all contracts for supplies, as well as for works, of clauses stipulating (a) against sub-contracting; (b) for the

payment of the trade union rate of wages, if any is fixed for that trade; (c) that the working hours shall be those recognised as fair in that trade; (d) that all clothing or other similar supplies be made in the contractor's own factory, and not put out?

12. Will you insist upon the Council making an an earnest endeavor, by cooperating with the Boards of Guardians, to find, in all periods of depression and distress, temporary useful and honorable employment for those out of work, by the arrangement of the public works which would normally be undertaken in such a way as to increase employment at these periods?

III-A FREE HAND FOR PARISH AND DISTRICT COUNCILS.

13. Will you always vote for granting the request of any Parish Meeting that the full powers of a Parish Council be conferred on it?

14. Will you accede to every request from a Parish Meeting for granting it a Parish Council?

15. Will you vote in favor of granting any application from a Rural District Council for Urban powers, enabling it to deal with offensive trades, slaughter-houses, streets, lighting, new buildings, public pleasure grounds, etc.?

16. Will you, by every means within the Council's power, promote the acquisition or compulsory hiring of land by Parish and District Councils for allotments, pub. lic offices and halls, recreation grounds, etc.?

17. Will you facilitate, so far as possible, the action of any Rural District Council which applies for authority to exercise the powers conferred by the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890, for the provision of lodging houses and of cottages with half-an-acre of garden?

18. Will you always vote for granting consent to a District Council which desires to aid persons in maintaining rights over commons?

19. Will you advocate vigorous action upon any complaint of a Parish Meeting or Council that a Rural District Council has neglected to provide proper drainage, adequate water supply, or to repair high roads, or to take proceedings to prevent stoppage of rights of way or enclosure of roadside wastes, or enforce the provisions of Public Health Act, 1875 ?

20. Will you vote for the (a) grant to Urban Districts of the full number of Councillors allowed by law, and (b) for the division of all Urban Districts into wards?

21. Will you take care that in Parish and District Council elections the poll is kept open so late as to suit the convenience of the working-class electors, and that in Urban Districts it is not closed till 10 o'clock ?

IV. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

REFORM.

22. Will you support such an amendment of the law as would enable women, if elected, to serve upon County Councils?

23. Are you in favor of the County Council having undivided control of the police, and unrestricted power to choose its own clerk ?

24. Will you support such an extension of the powers of the County Council as would enable it to

(a) Construct and maintain light railways and rural tramways where thought necessary?

(b) Exercise control over canals and navigable rivers within the county? (c) Construct and maintain works for water storage and distribution, and for the prevention of floods?

(d) Pay the travelling expenses of its members, and a compensation to them for time spent on county business?

Signature of Candidate...

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