The Archive · 1926

Proletariat Schism

These fears were not allayed when it became known that a proletarian party was to be formed in Decem-it year; but, during the 12 that have passed since then, the newly enfranchised masses have shown themselves to be so entirely devoid of unity that the spirits of the old party men have begun to revive somewhat.

On the very eve of the inausuration of the now Proletavian Party there was a split in the ranks of the organizers, one half insisting that the main object should be the promotion of labour interests while the others considered that this was a matter of "quite secondary consideration and that a radical political complexion should be the most Important feature of the new patty. Despite the split. however, the party was duly inaugurated although, owing to its earn platform, it was promptly dis by order of the Home' Offce.

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