The ordinary working man has no use for subtle distinctions. There are two sides to a struggle: he labours, he is on the Labour side. That the Liberals promise what they don't intend to perform, he knows, and so he rarely votes Liberal. Unfortunately for Labour, he has suspicions which in many instances have - become cer-fainties, that Labour members do the same, and so he doesn't trouble to vote at all.
The Free Liberals are now awake to their position. They have not troubled to nominate in many of the recent by-elections, knowing that against Labour or even in a clear fight with the Government their candidate would have no chance, An agitation has been carried on in their press for a coalition or understanding with Labour. Labour is practically unanimous in rejecting these proposals, and the more active of the old radicals have already seceded to the Labour party where there are great opportunities for ex-
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