28 JUNE 1890, Page 43

Fabian Essays. Edited by G. Bernard Shaw. (The Fabian Society,

63 Fleet Street.)—These seven essays are the manifesto of the English " Socialists of the Chair." " The Basis of Socialism" is discussed under various aspects : "The Economic," by Mr. Bernard Shaw ; "The Historic," by Mr. Sidney Webb ; " The Industrial," by Mr. W. Clarke ; and " The Moral," by Mr. Sidney Olivier. Then we have two essays on " The Organisation of Society," Mr. Graham Wallas writing on " Property under Socialism," and Mrs. Annie Besant on " Industry under Socialism." Finally, " The Transition to Social Democracy " is discussed by Mr. G. Bernard Shaw, and "The Outlook," by Mr. Hubert Bland. We must limit our notice to this table of contents and authors.