10 DECEMBER 1927, Page 20

Mr. Hamilton Fyfe has a profound belief in democracy, which

we share. But in Archon, or The Future of Government (Kegan Paul, 2s. 6d.), he displays an addiction to capitals which is rather trying ; . we read much of. People's Rule, the Party System, and the Money POvier, which 'latter is responsible, according to Mr. Fyfe, for the majority of our ills ; but we cannot feel that he has proved his case or _sustained his forecasts with valid argument. ,Our own Vie* is that more •mOney. power -.would cure oui ills rathei than increase them. At the' same time Mr. Hamilton Fyfe by virtue of his experience and his engaging, .forcible style: has written a brochure that thinking people will discuss. .