1 JUNE 1901, Page 24

Immoral Legislation. By the Author of "A Treatise on the

Immorality of Idolatry." (Henry J. Glaisher. 6s.)—The author thinks very ill of modern legislation, especially of that which has dealt with Irish property. Free-trade does not please him ; 'this beautiful land of England is depopulated, waste, and desolate," scarcely the impression which it gives at the moment of writing. We cannot deal with these contentions ; but if any one desires to see our past, present, and future painted in the blackest colours, here is the opportunity.