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EDITORIAL. 



We can feel nothing but delight at the way in which the July " Review of Reviews " was received 

 by the public. It was pleasant to hear of newsagents selling out stocks and sending for fresh supplies. 

 Letters from readers have poured in also, in every case appreciative, first of the lowering of the price 

 of the " Review " to 6d., and, in the second, of the active policy declared. It was really surprising to 

 find so many people who were not only in favour of reform, but enthusiastically sympathetic. 



It is inspiring to note this. It is verj' evident that an ethical revival is approaching in Australian 

 life, if indeed it be not already here. There are m.iny signs of a growing unrest with many social 

 conditions, more particularly those with regard to great public evils. This is not confined to one State. 

 From New Zealand to Perth it is manifest. A great wave is sweeping over and through the community, 

 which is beginning to recognise in these evils a menace to the well-being of society. It is internal disorders 

 that Australia has most to fear. We are not likely to be attacked from without by hostile fleets. Our 

 chief dangers are \'ices, and we have the examples of older nations to guide us as to what havoc they can 

 work if allowed to flourish unchecked. Here is our opportunity. Our blood is fresh, we are strong and 

 vital. There is no suggestion of decadence about us. We have the vigour, the hopefulness, the inspira- 

 tion of youth. But the disease of vice is with us, and the earnest effort of every man is absolutely neces- 

 sar)- in order to combat it. 



Every " Review " reader may be a reformer, not necessarily on our lines, but on some lines that lead 

 to the common centre, the good of humanity. The good end in view may be attained if everj- man 

 spreads as far as possible the news of the gospel of social reform as he has received it. Will every one 

 do this? If anyone reading this did not see the July " Re\iew," will he secure a copy, and let me know 

 V/hether he will fall in line in the great cause of social reform. 



I thank the readers who sent names of friends likely to subscribe to the " Review," and shall be glad 

 if others will follow the good example. Please let me have the addresses of as many likely subscribers 

 as possible. 



W. H. JUDKINS, 



Editor. 



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