The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volumes 20-21W. Collins, 1836 |
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Page 182
... labour , that the people of our own land are most exposed to the weight of their com- petition . The truth is , that the great mischief under which Paisley now suffers , has been chiefly , if not altogether , of home - growth ; or ...
... labour , that the people of our own land are most exposed to the weight of their com- petition . The truth is , that the great mischief under which Paisley now suffers , has been chiefly , if not altogether , of home - growth ; or ...
Page 378
... labour ; but , ere it has completed its course , it is met by a counter - movement on the part of capitalists and master manufacturers , who will feel encouraged , for a time , by this cheapening of labour , and will store up its ...
... labour ; but , ere it has completed its course , it is met by a counter - movement on the part of capitalists and master manufacturers , who will feel encouraged , for a time , by this cheapening of labour , and will store up its ...
Page 208
... labour market , than men in a condition of helpless de- pendence , or from hand to mouth for their daily subsistence , could possibly realize . The collec- tive will of men having something might command a doubly greater remuneration ...
... labour market , than men in a condition of helpless de- pendence , or from hand to mouth for their daily subsistence , could possibly realize . The collec- tive will of men having something might command a doubly greater remuneration ...
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