3. It costs nothing and may even prove in time a source of income to the Social Scheme.
4. It is doubly economical since it uses the human waste in collecting what would be the natural wastage of the city, and devotes each to the service of the other.
5. It is systematic and therefore bound to be as immensely superior to the present haphazard mode, as a regular Army is to an undisciplined mob.
6. It unites the advantages of moral suasion, with those of the most perfect religious equality and toleration.
7. It saves the State an enormous expenditure and avoids the necessity for harsh, repressive, unpopular legislation, and increased taxation.
8. It benefits the public.
(a) It removes a public nuisance.
(b) And yet it satisfies the public conscience.
(c) It stimulates private charity, and directs its generosity into wise and beneficial channels.
9. It benefits the beggars.