But after the passing of the franchise Act of 1882, a new socialist movement came into being which looked to constitutional methods alone.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
The franchise was not reduced very low: it only gave a vote to one person in every fourteen, while in England one in six has a vote; but the reduction was accompanied with scrutin de liste and the ballot, and it was felt that something could now be done.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
Even with this the French franchise would revert to Colombia in 1910. Colombia wished delay.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews