76 SKETCHES OF GREAT TRUTHS

being that all believe deep down, no matter to
which religion they belong, in the Fatherhood
of God, and therefore work towards the brother-
hood of man. This effort is shown in many
ways to a very marked degree, moreover some
of those efforts which appear to be insignificant
are really doing very necessary spade work»
Amongst them we may counfc the co-operative
movement, that system by which all members
are made joint partners in profits.

The principle of co-operation in contradis-
tinction to competition has long since passed
the experimental stage; it is now firmly
established as one of the greatest forces in our
modern life.

While the external features of the various
activities which we saw were in themselves
impressive, we were impressed most of all with the
fact that the directing genius of the huge business <
is located by the democratic choice of the members
in the hands of the directors who are themselves
workmen, and who conduct its affairs without
remuneration after their own day's work is done.
England has given to us many valuable suggestions
during our summer here but none of greater
importance than is found in the success of the
co-operation movement.

The motto of the movement is a worthy one
for India in these days of political responsibility :

(t Each for all, and all for each."