In the previous Legislature the farmers had only two members, -while the Conservatives had a big majority, and Labour had but one representative. 'The Liberals had under 30. Thus it will be seen that the old division of parties into Conservative and Liberal seems to be passing away, and this is emphasized by three United Farmers' Organization candidates having won three seats out of five in some by-elections held all in one day for the Dominion House. Of course the farmers generally are delighted at their success, and intend to make their power felt all over the Dominion, while Labour having increased' its numbers is determined to do the same. The farmers have not a sufficient majority to carry on the Government without coalition with some other party. The farmers and Labour intend to join in this case, but this will only give them a majority of one! Then again these two parties are divided on some subjects, such as the eight hour work day. a manifest impossibility for the farmers. It is a regular mix-up, and indicative of that public unrest which is to-he seen all over the world.
Dowy Wit tHe Drink.
Your cables may not have contained the result of the great fight over Prohibition in Ontario which was mentioned in my last letter taking place in connexion with the referendum on the matter. Four questions were submitted whic practically amounted to asking the people if they wanted the present Temperance Act to continue, or to allow beer and spirits to be said under Government control. Many people thought that as the Labour Unions had asked for more and stronger beer, and many people wanted less restrictions on the sale of spirits, the Prohibitionists would not carry the day, but they did with alarge majority.
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