The Watchtower Society and John and Morton Edgar - A2Z.org

ence is ail that is necksary. TheY KUOW that happineis'is needful to make existence desirable. In the meantime,some form of Socialism is the only remedy which seems'to offer relief.All men recognise the signs of unrest everywhere mani7 Ifest. Many console themselves with the thought that thqnations are passing through a period of transition, but thatthough experiencing some changes perhaps, peace willultimately be attained, and the world will continue essentiially as before. This is a delusive hope, for whether Socialis?is.established or not, anarchy is bound to ensue. If the peopleare thwarted, they will not rest content till all the presentkingdoms and institutions are shattered. The giant is nowtoo wide awake to permit himself again to be put intobondage. If, on the other hand, Socialism is established,there will require to be armies of public employees, andthe individual will sooner or later become the slave ofofficials even more than at present he is the slave of thewealthy. Politics will be still more of a trade than it isnow. Rings and general corruption will be the order ofthe day. With human nature as it is, force will be necessaryto carry out the various measures intended for thepublic good; and the people, having once tasted the sweetsof liberty, and finding their aspirations and desires forfreedom and happiness frustrated, will break away fromall restraints, and anarchy must follow.But what avails the kindly ways of yoreThe sacred customs and the old-world'cries,If we are llnked in heartfelt love no more.By old-world t~es?The envious nations and their rulers keepArmed watch upon each other all the while;They prate of friendship, lulling fear to sleepWith treacherous smile.Oh l finer souls of penetrating kenPoets and preachers, in our heaits instilHumility afresh, and bring to menPeace and goodwill.-Aured Austin (Put-Laureatr).