CHAPTER XIV 



POLITICS FOR FARMERS 



In another chapter some forms of possible 

 State Assistance have been outlined. It is clear 

 that agriculture in England is more neglected 

 than in certain countries, and unless she is aided 

 considerably is likely to fall behind in the race. 

 In our examination of the possibilities we find that 

 in the long run we are compelled to turn to 

 politics. Combinations who seek complex ends 

 affedting all grades, find this sooner or later, and 

 we have two great examples in the Labour and 

 Suffragist parties. The " Women " after a century 

 of spade work found they were likely to remain 

 impotent unless they gained political influence, 

 and in the few years that have elapsed since they 

 realized this they have not only come to the 

 forefront, but have made more progress than in 

 the preceding century. 



The Labour Party is our prototype, for by dog- 

 ged persistence and truly astonishing self-sacrifice 

 it has become a power in the land. No one is 

 weaker than the single workman, dependent on 



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