Creeping Fabianism

I am writing to enquire if I may have "The Fabian Society" advertised in your paper. We hold meetings regularly, and welcome interested persons to come along.

May I, through the courtesy of your columns be permitted to outline "Fabianism", briefly, for your readers.

Firstly, it is a very vital organisation in the UK and Australia today. Also there are branches in Ontario, Canada. Micheal Foot is Chairman of the "Young Fabians", in the UK.

There is a 'chapter' in Tauranga also. Literature and publications by the Fabian Society can be found in the Public Library. Also references in such standard works as "Pears Encyclopaedia", form which I quote briefly. "The Fabians were convinced that men are rational enough to accept in their common interest developments which can be seen as necessary; thus public opinion will come to see that socialisation of the same way they came to accept already existing acts in respect of housing, insurance, medical care, and conditions of work. — 'Gradual' "permeation" of the power groups, trade unions, political parties, managers and enlightened employers — would speed the process".

Since armed revolution seems unlike [unclear: elv] the moment and the 'elitists' remain firmly in the saddle, It seems to me that the only solution is this 'permeation'. Either the students will enter the establishemt and compromise themselves to It as is so often the case — or hassle ineffectively for a while before complete capitulation.

Short of armoured vehicles, I cannot see a more suitable one than that of Fabianism, for reform from within as well as without.

If there is a Young Fabian group for University Students we'd be most happy to meet with them. We do not ask intending members to show credentials of hyper-redicalism. We offer a forum and haven for Intellectuals Quasi- and/unrepentant.

"We must get rid of the socialists and intellectuals" — Mr Muldoon, Founders Theatre — Hamilton 1975) they may be happy to meet with others in a movement that will continue to endure beyond University days, when they need It.

Just to remind your readers that Mr M. echoes here aims similar to one Hitler, — who said — ("Speeches - Trevor Roper).

"We must get rid of the socialists and Left-wing intellectuals," Munich, 1933. — almost word perfect by Mr M., 44 yrs later.

Details of next meeting may be obtained: Box 2636, Wellington or phone (Evenings) 837-272.