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Number in favor of the tarift' . . . . . .82 



Number opposed to the tarift' ...... 323 



Number declining to reply to this question, though answering 

 others .......... 90 



Total 495 



Another bearing of the law upon microscopy is in relation to 

 books, pamphlets, maps, charts, photographs, etc., which relate 

 to this subject and which students desire. Upon all these books 

 etc., whether bound or unbound, there is a duty of 25 per cent, 

 ad valorem if published in the English language and not over 20 

 years old. Books for colleges, societies, etc., are, by exception, 

 admitted free. 



Regarding this question of tariti' upon books, no opinions have 

 yet been obtained from our microscopists, but such as choose to 

 write are invited to do so for citation in a future article. 



IN FAVOR OF THE TARIFF. 



Among the affirmative replies are some of especial interest, 

 the phraseology being unique. The following are perhaps worth 

 quoting verbatim : 



I am in favor of a tariff', even to the prohibition of such im- 

 ports. — A. F. 



In favor of it as it stands. — J. E. D. 



Yes ; will vote every time for tariff. — C. E. J. 



In favor of tariff for everything else and must be consistent. — 

 Mc. K. 



Don't like to pay it, but want our manufacturers protected. — 

 A. C. G. 



I am a Democrat, but cannot go free trade. I am a pro- 

 tectionist.— H. M. D. 



I favor tariff on anything that can be produced in this country, 

 including microscopes and objectives. — C. S. F. 



In favor of a tariff to encourage home makers. — W. R. L. 



It is well to protect our home industries. — R. E. W. 



Protection to home industry. — W. E. C. 



In favor of protecting American industries. — G. E. F. 



Protect home industry. — W. E. B. 



Protection for American industries. — H. S. 



Protection to all American industries. — S. H. D. 



I favor protection of home industries. — R. F. B. 



I believe in home protection. — J. S. H. 



I believe in protection. — G. D. 



In favor of the tariff. Am a Republican. — E. F. B. 



In favor. Let us be somewhat self-reliant. — J. A. T. 



In favor so long as slides for private collections are admitted 

 free.— }. E. B. 



