(6.) The exceptional prosperity of the years 1871–73 was due to a partial suspension of free trade caused by the Franco-Prussian war.
(7.) The rise of wages in England,—dishonestly claimed as the work of free trade,—has been shared by Protectionist countries.
(8.) The statistics of decrease of crime and pauperism—claimed as the work of free trade—are fictitious and misleading.
(9.) Protectionist America is passing Free Trade England by “in a canter.”
(10.) Protectionist America contrasts favourably with Free Trade Canada.
(11.) Canada having lately departed from free trade principles, is satisfied with the result, and clamours for more protection.
(12.) The Colony of Victoria, which has departed farthest from the principles of free trade, is the most prosperous of the Australian Colonies.
(13.) Free Trade Ireland contrasts unfavourably with Protectionist Holland, which has every natural disadvantage.
(14.) The agricultural industry of Ireland has been destroyed, and Ireland ruined by free trade.
(15.) The manufacturing industries of Ireland, which flourished under protection, have become extinct under free trade.