University of Pennsylvania: the proceedings at the dedication of the new building of the Department of law, February 21st and 22nd, 1900 . wth. When I began this paper it was my intention to treatof the growth of the ethical element in our Common Law,and I proposed to bring forw^ard as illustrations of mysecond theme :— (i) The abolition by England of slavery in the WestIndies at what was then considered a great price in money ;and the like abolition in this country at a cost in blood andtreasure almost incalculable. (ii) The sympathetic treatment of subject native racesboth by England and the
University of Pennsylvania: the proceedings at the dedication of the new building of the Department of law, February 21st and 22nd, 1900 . wth. When I began this paper it was my intention to treatof the growth of the ethical element in our Common Law,and I proposed to bring forw^ard as illustrations of mysecond theme :— (i) The abolition by England of slavery in the WestIndies at what was then considered a great price in money ;and the like abolition in this country at a cost in blood andtreasure almost incalculable. (ii) The sympathetic treatment of subject native racesboth by England and the United States. (iii) The passing of the Factory and Mines RegulationActs in England, by which the hours of labor of theworking classes were shortened, protection against thedangers of their employment was provided, child laborabolished, and that of young persons regulated. (iv) The removal of the restrictions on Trades Unions. But I am compelled merely to mention them. Withregard to Trades Unions, the struggle which is going onbetween them and the employers of labor is one ofmomentous interest; and the impartial neutrality of the. ^ r ^ sN l>i 4 % 1
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