THE MIDDLE CLASSES UNION.
/To raiz Burros OF THE " SPECTaT OR ."3
Sxa,—May I claim the courtesy of your columns in order -to remove one or two misapprehensions which appear to exist in the mind of "A Loyal Citizen"? In the first place lie refers to this organization as the "Middle Class Union," rightly regarding it as " unfortunate" and as "not appealing to people." The correct title of the Union is the 'Middle Classes Union, a title intended to convey the idea of a union of the middle classes. It is only fair to assume that the " Loyal Citizen " has not studied the literature of this Union, or he would have realized that our appeal is to all those who are not defended on the one hand by organized capital or on the other by organized labour, quite regardless of social distinctions or financial standing. Our membership does, in fact, include representatives of the peerage and members of Trade Unions, as well as vast numbers of those between, whether professional or manual workers.
It may with truth be said that the Middle Classes Union is
the only organized body in existence at the moment which represents that which your correspondent is apparently seek- ing. Its membership requires six figures to record it, and it has already over 200 branches established throughout Great Britain. Its record of accomplishments during the past twelve months is one of which no similar organization need 'be ashamed. Indeed, it may safely be stated that no existing organization can lay claim to such a record. It is to be regretted that loyal citizens are content to allow .a mere name to become a deterrent in the face of such real danger as exiats in this and other countries from the work of violent extrem- ists and their deluded followers.—I am, Sir, Sic., Max Onnar
(A Member of the Middle Classes Union).
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