
A careful, low‑key investigation into the surge of impoverished newcomers to Britain, this work opens by laying out the public anxiety that has surrounded the issue for years. The author stresses a desire to keep the discussion free of party politics or religious bias, inviting readers of all backgrounds to consider the facts. By framing the debate as a shared national concern, the tone remains measured rather than polemical.
The first chapter surveys the scale of the influx, asking how many arrive, what conditions they face on landing, and how their presence affects housing, health and local morale. It examines claims that cheap labour depresses wages and that overcrowded districts, especially in the East End, suffer from heightened misery. Throughout, the writer stresses the need for solid data before any sweeping judgments can be made.
Ultimately, the book argues for a balanced response: thorough inquiry, transparent statistics, and, if necessary, sensible legislation that protects both newcomers and established communities. It seeks to illuminate the debate rather than inflame it, offering a platform for informed public discussion.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (325K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by deaurider, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-10-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1905
Known for lively histories and biographies of European royalty, this late Victorian writer brought court intrigue and dramatic lives to a wide readership. His books often focused on queens, princes, and the private stories behind public power.
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