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WHETHER THE MINORITY OF ELECTORS

SHOULD BE REPRESENTED BY A MAJORITY

IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS


A LECTURE

UPON

Electoral Reform


By CAPTAIN MAXSE, R.N.


Topics:—The Interest of the Poor. The Use of
Political Power. The State Exists Notwithstanding,
Misrepresentative High Class journalism. Our Public
Flatterers, The Effect of Reiteration. The "Governing"
Boroughs. A Democratic Blunder, The Decline of Public
Spirit. Single Woman Suffrage. A Self-adjusted Halter,
Reformers' Illusions, Human Progress not Inevitable.


SECOND EDITION,


London:

P. S. KING, PARLIAMENTARY BOOKSELLER,

KING STREET, WESTMINSTER.

1875.

Price Sixpence.