We have commented on the Co-operative Congress else- where, but
may mention that the work of " Co-operation "- that is, really, of trading with capital divided into minute shares —promises to secure one benefit to Ireland. "Creameries" are being started everywhere, at which milk from the little dairy-farms is treated in the scientific manner now usual in Denmark. This raises the price of the articles produced, butter, cream-cheese, Sx., so much that the dairy-farmers take to the system readily, and it may become universal. That is a great direct gain to Ireland, secured by wise combination, and is most satisfactory, though, of course, it does not advance the industrial "fraternity," which is the old Co-operators' ideal. Indeed, we hardly see how miscellaneous consumers in London could be given their share in the profits of Irish creameries. They must be content with the benefit they derive from improved quality.
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