To do the latter would destroy the original purposes of the act of 1873. The limited legaltender character of that act should. however. never have been taken away. and should now be restored so as to protect all persons. laborer. and others from inconvenience and loss on account of those now in or which may come into their hands. Brokers or large dealers in tradedollars can protect themselves by disposing of what they now have on hand for the continuing Asiatic export trade. Persons holding a few tradedollars who have received them for wages or otherwise can use them in small sums. if they are only given a legaltender quality for $5. as I propose. If employers should use them to pay their employds. the latter could bay without discount any of the necessaries of Ifge with them.