TRADE AND THE 

 NATIONAL IDEAL 



CHAPTER I 



THE NATIONAL IDEAL 



It will conduce to simplicity and clearness to 

 give here an enunciation of the propositions to 

 be examined in this book. They are as follows : 



First proposition. — It should be the ideal of the 

 nation to have the finest population possible — 

 physically, socially, and morally. The chief 

 work of the nation — agriculture and manufacture 

 — should be so carried on as not to impede 

 • ogress towards the ideal. This implies full 

 and suitable employment for all the people. 



Second proposition. — To provide employment 

 for all, the following changes are necessary in 

 Great Britain : 



1. Universal military service, by which the 

 defence of the nation will be at the same time 

 provided for. 



2. An Aliens Act, of searching character, 

 strictly administered. 



3. A Small Holdings Act, by which the revival 

 of agriculture will also be assisted. 



Third proposition. — To provide employment, a 



