"Most of the energy of these black hats is expended on establishing tranquility in all parts of Iran. And they go about it in a most proper fashion. For instance, they know well that the root of all calamities in countries like Iran rests in money. They do their utmost, therefore, to prevent the population from possessing any money. If they find out that someone is in possession of money, they move as quickly as possible and dispossess him of it. In fact, they have established special squads throughout the country to see to the poverty of the populace. Their efforts in this regard have been very fruitful; they have eliminated much harm that could otherwise have befallen Iran..."

Things have not changed that much since then.