'THe disturbances crouted by Knights of Labour, and other associa. tions or leagues in Burope und Amevion are, at all is from their extent, one of the features of the present time, Labour combinations and riots are familiar enough to Uke Western worlds But has ever before been such widespread lawlessness, or such thoroughly organised movements among large members of working meu, having for their object grent and sweeping changes in svcinl life,.to be brought about by revolution in the relations bes tween capital and Inboar, musters and workmen, The long period of dee pression in general trade, coming after years whau employers and employed Were prosperous, originated and me croused jong work. mou. In England the socialist out break was not a serious affair; but in Belgium very great disturbances, destruction of property nud loss of life occurred. In America Inbour tive, boycotting, and other turbulent dis orders "have taken plice, and been attended by loss of life. There are some resemblances in the Inbour and social political circumstances of Bulgium wud Amerion, Belgium hina vee
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