Proportional Representation and British Politics. By J. F. Williams. (John
Murray. Is. net.)—In this interesting pamphlet Mr. Williams shows that our existing system of representation—which is of no great antiquity—does not adequately provide for the representation of minorities, and discourages triangular contests, except at by-elections. He then proceeds to discuss the principles of Proportional Repre- sentation, of which some three hundred separate systems have been invented. He answers various objections to the transfer- able vote, and illustrates its working by a Tasmanian example, His conclusion is that we must adopt some system of Pro- portional Representation if we wish to secure a Parliament "with which the people of this country will be in vital con- nexion, and which will recognize and express at once the will of the majority and the light and vigour of the few."
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