The Socialists of France have come to an important resolu-
tion. They are divided into no less than five sections, but they have all agreed to appoint a regulating Committee, which for one year shall dictate the polioy of the party in Parliament, in the Press, and in the streets. The effect of this arrangement so long as it lasts will be that the whole Parliamentary group will vote together, and, like other powerful groups, will demand as a condition of support to seat a representative in the Cabinet. M. de Blowitz declares that the arrangement will soon end, the theoretical Socialists and Opportunist Socialists being irreconcilably divided; bat we do not feel quite so sure. A French Socialist is, we presume, a Frenchman, and Frenchmen have an instinct which com- pels them to think of the practicable even when they are excited. We fancy the Opportunist Socialists will continue to lead the party, and will in turn follow M. Jaures, much the ablest man the new religion has developed. He recognises facts if he does not respect them.
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