Gladstonian action as to Opium Commission equally tyrannical.
The monetary measure a policy of protection for the benefit of the silver-using countries that compete with India.
Some of the evils the measure, if successful, must cause.

The Indian Finance Minister declared that "it ought not to be attempted unless under the pressure of necessity." No necessity arisen.

An independent body wanted to efficiently check the Government.

The Duke of Wellington's opinion.
India and Mexico compared.

Mr.Carden's Consular Report.
Cheap silver advantageous to Mexico.