Chapter I: Preface

Many friends have invited me to deliver addresses at various points upon the LABOUR QUESTION. Being unable to attend all the appointments, I have concluded to reach them through the following pages. The LABOUR QUESTION is one of vast importance to all good citizens, and continues to increase in magnitude with the growth of population.

I claim no superior foresight or wisdom, and ask only a careful reading and that appreciation which the following remarks merit.

W. H. COUNCILL.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA., December, 1887.

R F Dickson, Job Printer. Huntsville, Ala