, and in order that I may be thoroughly understood. 1. _It is
conservative._ Here you have a reformation without a revolution, or
rather a revolution by means of a reformation. And yet there is no
attempted upheaval of society. 2. It is thoroughly _Indian_, and suited
to the national taste. 3. It _costs nothing_ and may even prove in time
a source of income to the Social Scheme. 4. It is _doubly economical_
since it uses the human waste in collecting what would be the natural
wastage of the city, and devotes each to the service of the other. 5. It
is _systematic_ and therefore bound to be as immensely superior to the
present haphazard mode, as a regular Army is to an undisciplined mob. 6.
It unites the advantages of _moral suasion_, with those of the most
perfect _religious equality_ and _toleration._ 7. _It saves the State an
enormous expenditure_ and avoids the necessity for harsh, repressive,
unpopular legislation, and increased taxation. 8. _It benefits the
public._ (a) It removes a public nuisance. (b) And yet it satisfies the
public conscience. (c) It stimulates private charity, and directs its
generosity into wise and beneficial channels. 9. _It benefits the
beggars._ (a) It protects the weak from the painful and often
unsuccessful struggle for existence. (b) It ensures everybody their
daily food and a sufficiency of it. (c) It restores their self respect.
(d) It teaches them habits of honesty, industry and thrift. (e) It opens
up to them a pathway of promotion. 10.
