ocean carriers. In short, they intend to destroy present-day
society, which they contend is run in the interest of another class,
and from the materials to construct a new society, which will be run
in their interest.

On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow
conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged. It is
already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the
most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the
attack upon socialism.

The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected
efficiency," nor ethics. It is a question of might. Whichever
class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the
workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus
be damned." In their own minds they find no sanction for continuing
the individual struggle for the survival of the fittest. As Mr.
Gompers has said, they want more, and more, and more. The ethical
import of Mr. Kidd's plan of the present generation putting up with
less in order that race efficiency may be projected into a remote
future, has no bearing upon their actions. They refuse to be the
"glad perishers" so glowingly described by Nietzsche.

It remains to be seen how promptly the capitalist class will respond
to the call to arms. Upon its promptness rests its existence, for
if it sits idly by, soothfully proclaiming that what ought not to be
cannot be, it will find the roof beams crashing about its head. The
capitalist class is in the numerical minority, and bids fair to be
outvoted if it does not put a stop to the vast propaganda being
waged by its enemy. It is no longer a question of whether or not