A statement HE FABIAN SOCIETY consists of Socialists. cau of its 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, 75th thousand. Price 6 for Id.;. 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 pro-perty, with a criticism of the distinction sometimes set up between Land and Capital as instruments of production. 1oth 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., 1d.; or 9d. per doz. No. 10.-Figures for Londoners (a short abstract of No. 8). 20th thousand. 4 pp., 6 for Id.; 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 1d.; 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. Id.; 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 objec-tors. 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.,. id. each; or 9d. per doz. No. 19. What the Farm Laborer wants. 4 pp., 6 for id. ; or 1/- per roo. 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., Id. 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. Questions for Farliamentary Candidates. SIR, In connection with your candidature for Parliament, I should be obliged if you would be good enough to answer the following questions. I am, yours faithfully, Name of Elector... Address of Elector... QUESTIONS Will you press at the first opportunity for the following reforms : I.-A DEMOCRATIC BUDGET. 1. The taxation of unearned incomes by means of a graduated and differentiated Income Tax ; 2. The total abolition of the duties on tea, cocoa, coffee, currants and other dried fruits, and the substitution for them of direct taxation; 3. An increase of the Death Duties, graduated so as to fall more heavily on all large inheritances; 4. The appropriation of the unearned increment by the taxation and rating of ground rents and values; 5. The nationalisation of mining rents and royalties; 6. The fair division of the existing local rates between owner and occupier, any agreement to the contrary notwithstanding; 7. The imposition, for local purposes, of a municipal death duty, collected in the same way as the existing Death Duties? ANSWERS II.-A LABOR PROGRAM. 8. The fixing of "an Eight Hours Day" as a maximum for all public servants; 9. An Eight Hours Bill for Miners; 10. The legal limitation of the hours of work of railway servants; 11. The direct employment of labor by all public authorities whenever possible, and that whenever it is not possible only "fair houses" should be employed, and sub-contracting prohibited? III. MUNICIPAL SOCIALISM. 12. The completion of an efficient system of local government by the establishment of direct election, by adult suffrage, of all representative public bodies; 13. The formation of district and parish councils ; 14. The extension of full powers to parish, town, and county councils for the collective organisation of the (a) water and (b) gas supplies, (c) the tramways, (d) dwellings for the people, (e) sale of alcoholic liquors, and such other public services as may be desired by the inhabitants; 15. The transfer of the complete control of the police to the county councils; 16. The grant of ample compulsory powers to all local authorities to acquire land to be let out-not sold-in allotments and small tenancies? IV. THE CHILDREN AND THE POOR. 17. The extension of the restrictions on the employment of children in industrial occupations to the age of 14 years; 18. The control by School Boards of all State-subsidised schools; 19. The provision of free meals out of public funds in all such schools; 20. The establishment of scholarships, out of public funds, to be held at existing secondary schools, pending the creation of a complete system of public secondary education; 21. The institution of pensions for the support of the aged and infirm, as a substitute for the present Poor Law relief? V.-DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL MACHINERY. 22. An amendment of the Registration Laws, with the aim of giving every adult man a vote, and no one more than one vote; 23. The grant of the franchise to women on the same terms as to men ; 24. The second ballot at Parliamentary and other elections; 25. The payment of all members of Parliament, and of Parliamentary election expenses, out of public funds; 26. Triennial Parliaments; 27. Home Rule for Ireland? VI. MISCELLANEOUS. Will you support 28. "A New Reform Bill," as drafted by the Fabian Society? Will you oppose— 29. The Enfranchisement of Leaseholds; 30. The creation of landowners by any system of land purchase under State guarantee or at the public expense? Signature of Candidate... Published by the FABIAN SOCIETY, 276 Strand, London, W.C. HE FABIAN SOCIETY consists of Socialists. TH A statement of its Principles, Rules, Conditions of Membership, etc., a list of lecturers, with their lectures and terms, and the following publications, can be obtained from The Secretary, at the Fabian Office, 276 Strand, London, W.C. "FABIAN ESSAYS IN SOCIALISM." (26th 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, 1s. ; ditto, plain cloth, 28. At all booksellers or post free from the Secretary for 18. and 2s. respectively. FABIAN TRACTS. No. 1.-Why are the Many Poor? 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. 40th 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. 3rd edn.; 15th thousand. 16 pp., Id.; or 9d. per doz. No. 8.-Facts for Londoners. 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. 40th thous. 4 pp., 6 for Id.; Is. per 100. No. 11.-The Workers' Political Programme fully explains the politics of to-day from the working class point of view. 20th thousand. 20 pp., Id.; or 9d. doz. No. 12.-Practicable Land Nationalization. 4 pp., 6 for Id.; or Is. 100. No. 13.-What Socialism Is. 80th 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. Id.; or 9d. per doz. No. 15.-English Progress towards Social Democracy. Id.; 9d. doz. No. 16.-A Plea for an Eight Hours Bill. 4 pp., 6 for Id.; Is. per 100. No. 17.-Reform of the Poor Law. 20 pp., Id.; 9d. per doz. No. 18.-Facts for Bristol. 16 pp., 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, Why Socialists and Radicals oppose it. 4 pp., 6 for id.; or Is. per 100. No. 23.-The Case for an Eight Hours Bill. 16 pp., Id. each; 9d. a dozen, No. 28.-Questions for County Councillors. No. 29.-What to Read. A List of Books for Social Reformers. Includes all the best books on Economics, Socialism, Labor Movements, Poverty, &c., with suggested courses of reading. _ 32 pp., 3d. each, or 2/3 per doz. No. 30.-The Unearned Increment. No. 31.-London's Heritage in the City Guilds. No. 32.-Municipalisation of the Gas Supply. No. 33.-Municipalisation of Tramways. No. 34.-London's Water Tribute. No. 35.-Municipalisation of the Docks. No. 36. The Scandal of London's Markets. No. 37.-A Labor Policy for Public Authorities. Nos. 30 to 37 form the Fabian Municipal Program. No. 38.-A Welsh Translation of Tract 1. No. 39.-A Democratic Budget. 16 pp., Id.; No. 40.-The Fabian Manifesto for the General Election of 1892. 16 pp., Id. each, or 9d. per dozen. The 8 for 1d., or 1s. per 100 4 PP., 6 for Id.; Is. per 100, or 9d. per dozen. No. 41.—The History and Present Attitude of the Fabian Society. 3d. each, or 2s. 3d. per dozen.- (In the press.) The set post free for two shillings. |