Socialism in England. By Sidney Webb. (Swan Sonnenschein and Co.)—Mr.
Webb naturally begins with Sir William Hareourt's saying, " We are all Socialists now." He calls it an " avowal; " but, of course, it was more than half-sarcastic. However, it is beyond doubt that much modern legislation has this tendency, and Mr. Webb has reason for his expectations of the triumph of hie principles. On the other hand, he hardly makes allowance for the strength of the opposing forces. Individualism has very powerful advocates ; and there is something in it which appeals to the most fundamental instincts of human nature. It might be said that every man is an fond an anarchist. Probably of late Anarchism has made greater strides, not perhaps here, but on the Continent, than Socialism. Socialists and anarchists are content to work together in pulling down the established order. When this has been done, and the two come to a settlement, there will be a great struggle.
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