The reformers who understand will be assisted by the logic of events, whereas those who cannot and will not understand will be thwarted by the logic of events.

Gradually (it may be anticipated) reformers, who dare to criticise and who are not afraid to reconstruct will be sharply distinguished from reformers who believe reform to be a species of higher conservatism.

The latter will be forced where they belong into the ranks of the supporters and beneficiaries of the existing system; and the party of genuine reform will be strengthened by their departure.

On the other hand, the sincere and thorough-going reformers can hardly avoid a division into two divergent groups.

One of these groups will stick faithfully to the principle of equal rights and to the spirit of the true Jeffersonian faith.