II. Even the supporters of the sugar bounties declare that the system ought not to be extended: Sherwin's speech in the Senate, Jan. 17, 1889, Eng. Record, Vol. 20, part I, p. 893.
III. Bounties are in fact unnecessary even to develop the sugar industry: Tariff Reform (periodical).
a. Factories are already successfully operating in the United States, and have proven that the United States has as great natural advantage in sugar production as any other country.
b. Having already passed successfully the critical point of beginning the plea of "aid to infant industry" is not pertinent.
c. The sugar industry will have a more natural and healty growth without government aid or influence.
IV. Since the present bounty system is not advantageous, it ought not to be extended.
V. These conclusions are supported by the experience of France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Russia, England, the United States and other countries, with regard to all bounties, including those on sugar.