Not More But Better Measures Needed

There can be, no rule for fixing the number of dollars for use in any country, any more than any otlier standard measure. It would be as reasonable to fix the number of yardsticks or gallon measures. The only duty properly devolving upon government is to fix the unit and maintain it against all corners. For no other reason is the power given to governrnents, as stated in our constitution, to "coin money and fix the