30 MARCH 1867, Page 2

The Emperor of the French has, it is said, sanctioned

a curious experiment. A Parliament of workmen, consisting of 302 dele- gates, elected by all the Trades in France, is to assemble in Paris during the Exhibition, to discuss all kinds of questions connected with their work. Official rooms have been assigned them, and they are, it is said, to be allowed considerable freedom of debate. We should not wonder if that idea turned out rather more fruitful than Napoleon intends or will approve. Complete solidarite'among the workmen of France would leave the Parisian workmen chiefs of the whole body, and create an organization capable of shaking down thrones.