Prices became higher, morals became lower, and the work done was badly done.

There was a considerable deterioration in the character of British workmanship.

"We began to rely too much upon the foreigner.

Trade was to a large extent destroyed, and an enormous loss of capital was sustained, both by the workmen and by the masters.

Lord Aberdare was of opinion that three millions sterling were lost by _the workmen alone_, during the recent strike in South Wales.