ABSTRACT
In the conservative parties, except during elections, the tendency to oligarchy manifests itself with that spontaneous vigour and clearness which corresponds with the essentially oligarchical character of the parties. The appearance of oligarchical phenomena in the very bosom of revolutionary parties is a conclusive proof of the existence of immanent oligarchical tendencies in every kind of human organization which strives for the attainment of definite ends. The importance and the influence of the working class are directly proportional to its numerical strength. But for the representation of that numerical strength organization and coordination are indispensable. Every solidly constructed organization, whether it be a democratic state, a political party, or a league of proletarians for the resistance of economic repression, presents a soil eminently favourable for the differentiation of organs and of functions.
