Show to iu england says an english correspondent of 0 the eight hour herald I 1 asked john burns what was the greatest cause of 0 poverty in england drink was his laconic reply what is the greatest obstacle to the advancement of the working classes drink he be said again what is the reason that the working classes of 0 great britain are less intelligent less tidy and less ambitious than those of the united Sta states tesT drink lie he again ejaculated what Is the greatest incentive to crime me and vice among the working people drink Is there any hope tor for the elevation of the working classes of your country to the same standard as those in the united states I 1 asked not ss long as there is a public house at every crossroads cross roads in great britain he replied |