12 NOVEMBER 1910, Page 3

A leading article in the Melbourne Argus of October ht

shows from Australian experience how little reason there is for believing that payment of Members will in the least check the attempts of the Labour caucus at establishing a tyranny. In Australia the Labour Party is held together by its pledge, and every working man, whether skilled or un- skilled, is forced if possible into a Union, and then compelled to subscribe to its funds, not only for legitimate objects, but for the purpose of supporting elections. No appeal to the Courts has been made, and men who have rebelled have simply been expelled from the Unions. This intolerant policy is extended to Labour representatives in Parliament, and the strictest party discipline is maintained among the supporters of the Government.