Land Problems and National Welfare 



think it is a good thing, for as many men as can 

 afford it, to belong to a Chamber of Agriculture, 

 Farmers' Union and the Central Land Asso- 

 ciation, as such joint members would work for 

 harmony between the different societies. 



I have pointed out that quite a number of 

 agricultural associations already exist. Too 

 many separate societies are an evil, and it is to 

 be hoped that no more are about to be born; but 

 certainly no one type will appeal to all agricul- 

 turists, and therefore we must acquiesce in the 

 necessity of having several societies, and must 

 make every endeavour to secure their har- 

 monious working. 



I think it is also evident from the study of past 

 attempts that it is difficult to unite landlords, 

 tenants and labourers in one great association ; 

 we must therefore accept the other alternative 

 of organising each class into associations of its 

 own, retaining a separate entity, but working 

 in close touch with the other societies. 



The outlook is decidedly hopeful for agricul- 

 turists, but much remains to be done; the various 

 societies must be ready to co-operate, and a sense 

 of the importance of agriculture must be forced 

 upon politicians in a way never heretofore 

 attempted. 



The consolidation of agricultural societies and 

 their development into a real power in the House 

 of Commons, and with the Conservative and 



272 



