(26.) The accumulation of wealth is increasing more rapidly in Protectionist France than in England, in spite of a disastrous war, a heavy war indemnity, a civil war, and an unsettled form of Government.
(27.) Land cultivation is increasing in Protectionist France and decreasing in Free Trade England.
(28.) The relative increase in the production of iron is greater in Protectionist countries than in England.
(29.) The relative increase in general manufacture is Greater in Protectionist countries than in England.
(30.) The working classes, by whom free trade was carried, though nominally free-traders, are practically extreme protectionists.
(31.) The working classes, whenever they have obtained predominant influence, have become protectionists.
(32.) “The revenue returns continue to exhibit a stagnant tendency under all the heads which are considered tests of national prosperity.” (Telegraphic Summary of News, Civil and Military Gazette, December 7th, 1883.)
(33.) “It is predicted that, unless Freight rates to India speedily improve, a considerable number of steamers now engaged in the trade will be laid up.” (Civil and Military Gazette, December 7th, 1883.)
(34.) “Gloomy predictions are uttered about the immediate future of our iron-trade. Few fresh orders are coming in, and stocks are consequently increasing in an alarming manner.” (Civil and Military Gazette, December 7th, 1883.)
(35.) “Again it is alleged that the principles of free trade, which have been adopted in this country, have tended, in a great degree, to produce the disastrous results which we have at present to contend against, and which present a gloomy look-out for the cotton operatives of this country.” (The Mail, December 19th, 1883.)