The morning call., 1895-01-04

that of other leaders of the science of the
world.
The man referred to was none other
than Laurence Gronlund, who aside from
his writings is mere child. His manner
and habits are as simple as those of an
aoorigine, though his name is known
throughout the world through his books
and as a writer for the Twentieth Century
Magazine.
At the Congress of Economics at the
Chicago Worlds Fair the speakers Sc
lecte were Gronlund. Henry George and
Richard T. Ely.
His work entitled the "Co-operative
Commonwealth" has had a sale of 100000
copies. ''Our Destiny" and Sea Ira" met
with extensive sales.
Although Mr.. Gronlund is the first man
to present to the English speaking people
German socialism, be is quite modest
in the matter and does not care 10 have it
pa raded as a special honor.
In an interview the disting uished writer
and speaker stated that he was much
pleased with California as far as he had
seen it.
s'There is a notable absence OF beggars
on your Streets" he said, and with
twinkle, which showed that he was yet
very much alive. added: Your women, l
believe, are the finest in the world"
This latter remark, 1t is to be assumed,
was mere scien tific observation.
Reverting to his life work of sociology
since his divorce from the law he re-
marked: Our socialism is not the popular
or divide-up proposition, but it Is theory
of political econ omy based upon the in
vestigaton of modern machine industry
and production made by Hegel and Carl
Marx.
Probably the whole thought OF Europe
has been more profoundly influenced by
these two men than by any others of the
century"
GronluDd's adaptation o: their theories
of The causes. governing wealth and pow
erty saw the light in "Co-operative Com
monwealth," published ten years ago in
the United States. 1t has profoundly af-
fected the labor movement of this country
in two particulars. First, In enforcing
upon the unions the necessity of fedora
ton of the various trades, and second, by
giving them plan of action upon which
they are now virtually all agreed. That is
to say that relief must come in future not
by strikes and boycotts. but by the extern
sion of Government ownership and control
of public utilities.
"Ten years ago the unions were not
agreed at all on these points," resumed
the old gentleman. Now believe they
are"
"You have come in contact with the
great European leaders of your creed or
science have you not?" was asked.
eyes," he replied. II have had that
pleasure, and it has been great source of
qualification to me-"
Then he spoke of being the guest of
a. NJ. Hyndman of London, who is the
''brains of the Democratic Federation. as
John Burns is the executive arm of the
labor movement of England"
In France he was the guest of Jules
Guesde and Paul Lafargue-the latter of
whom is the son-in-law Of Carl Marx-who
are leaders of the extreme Left of the
French Assembly.
81 stopped some three months in France
a. Godin's Familistere at Guise," con-
tinued Mr.. Gronlund, (which is CO.
operative establishment, started in 1860,
anu 30 SUCCESSFULLY OpeIatou thob ieo inou-
bers are now INDEPENDENTLY rich, or at
least own half of the vast establishment,
which is worth millions of dollars. There
are 1000 people in that community, but |
do not hold them up as an object lesson by
any means. They are woefully deficient
in both intelligence and morals"
Concerning his trip to the Pacific Coast
the gentleman said that it was for collect
ing data for another book, which will be