Socialism in England.

It has long been a commonplace of self-congratulation in England that the poorer classes are contented with their lot, and not, like those of some Continental countries, disposed to lend an ear to the preachers of wild or subversive doctrine. The various socialistic or communistic schemes, movements, organizations that during this century have alarmed the respectable classes of France, Germany, Spain, Russia, have not raised their heads here. But in the last year or two a change has been observable in England. Socialistic or communistic views have begun to find advocates here, and to be considered as influences, which may have to be reckoned with as forces likely before long to come into the sphere of practical politics.