Originally published in 1884, this collection of essays and articles provides a snapshot of the great labor-capital debate that raged during the late 19th century. Contributors include representatives from both sides of the issue, as well as prominent journalists, politicians, and social commentators of the time. The book provides a unique insight into the ideological battles that shaped American political and social thought during an era of rapid change and development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.