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Even if we cannot expect the mass of mankind to become

disinterested, at any rate we observe in them a power of

organization which fifty years ago would never have been

suspected. The same forces which have revolutionized the

political system of Europe, may effect a similar change in the

social and industrial relations of mankind. And if we suppose the

influence of some good as well as neutral motives working in the

community, there will be no absurdity in expecting that the mass

of mankind having power, and becoming enlightened about the

higher possibilities of human life, when they learn how much more

is attainable for all than is at present the possession of a

favoured few, may pursue the common interest with an intelligence

and persistency which mankind have hitherto never seen.