What they fear is not unjust but democratic taxation.

They cling to the Union as a bulwark against the reform movement which in every modern state is resuming for society a small part of certain vast fortunes which in their essence have been socially created.

But even on the plane of their own selfishness they are following a foolish line of action.

The Union did not save them from the Land Tax Budget, nor, as regards the future, is salvation of the English Tories.

Should they ever return to power they will repeat their action respecting the Death Duties.