Addendum.

In regard to the development of our industries (to use a hackneyed phrase) I think there must be nothing for aid or help at all like political protectionism, which in reality is and means making by compulsion 7 men immensely rich at the direct, dire expense of 70,000; and so on, all the way, as per average. No, no, Political protectionism in trade, as understood, yields no revenue, per intention; it is an atrocious an abominable iniquity, and, in words of poor old Job of the ancient Scriptures, must be "hissed out of the place." But, and when, finally iniquitous political protectionism is hung upland gallowsed, "he who passeth thereby shall hiss." Young important enterprises here may and should be subsidised; say, a considerable offer, as pure bounty, for ulterior universal good, for such and such a quantity of, &c.; as has, I think, been done here before. And the lure of Great Exhibitions, with prizes and the "honourable mention," is good and helpful impulse.

[A Government chief clerk could now give (if deemed fit and proper) a half page of statistics,—gold, coal, wool, gum, timber, &c. and &c.]