I. Manufactures are opposed to these measures:

1. From principle.- Bulletin of National Association of Wool Manufacturers, Vol. XVIII, No. 1, pp. 31-35; No. 2, p. 151.

2. From interest. (a) No equivalent can be found for American wool.- John L. Hayes, "Relations of the Worsted Cloth Manufacturers to American Sheep Industry," p. 6. (b) Many mills must shut down if this bill is enacted.- Bulletin N. A. W. M., Vol. XVIII, No. 2, pp. 124-125.

II. Wages in other industries would fall:

1. From competition of unemployed operatives.

2. From competition of unemployed wool-growers.- Editorial in Boston Commercial Bulletin, July 21, 1888; Bulletin N. A. W. M., Vol. XVIII i, pp. 63-64.

III. Cost of living would be enhanced by a rise in the value of mutton.- Bulletin N. A, W. M., Vol. XVIII, No. 1, pp. 66-63.