12 THE AMERICAN MONTHLY [January, 



I am for absolute free trade on everything, except for revenue. 

 -J. R. B. 



From an economical standpoint, I am opposed to the tariff. — 

 A. G. Y. 



Am a Democrat and consequently opposed to tariff, or very 

 much of it. — G. R. 



Think it should be less, or possibly removed. — H. S. B. 



Present tariff is too high. — N. W. C. 



Am in favor of a moderate tariff only. — G. H. H. 



Moderate tariff only should be imposed. — A. E. S. 



Opposed. Reduce the surplus. I use and believe in American 

 instruments, however. — A. A. W. 



In general lama protectionist, but I think that the duties should 

 be reduced. — A. P. C. 



Am opposed to it. I include also scientific books, etc. — 

 T. G. L. 



Opposed. I want an Abbe camera and a few other foreign 

 instruments. — E. P. 



I do not think the tariff is burdensome, though a reduction 

 could be made whereby some would be benefited. — A. S. E. 



Opposed to tariff on instruments, providing home trade could 

 be encouraged also. — M. S. P. 



Have not studied the subject, but at present I am opposed. — 

 E. W. D. 



Not posted as to this item, but opposed to tariff on general 

 principles. — J. A. S. 



Suppose I ought to be in tavor, but Iwould be glad to have 

 prices lower. — A. A. Y. 



Not in favor (for my own interest). — -I. P. B. 



Would make it all tariff or all free. — J. I. H. 



I would like to see it " off," so English instruments and slides 

 can compete with ours. — A. B. N. 



Opposed, for American genius can always compete with 

 foreign labor. — J. R. P. 



I hold the Massachusetts tariff reform views. — B. F. D. 



Opposed to any tariff. It keeps up prices here and taxes the 

 consumer for the benefit of a few dealers. — E. G. H. 



Think our makers could get along without the tariff and do a 

 much larger trade, as the lessened price would induce more people 

 to buy. — L. H. N. 



On principle in favor ; for personal reasons opposed. — H. P. H. 



Tarift'on material produced of excellence in the country. No 

 tariff on instruments not produced here. — F. N. P. 



In general am opposed to the tariff' on instruments. — A. B. 



I should prefer to see them free. — J. M. G. 



Opposed to the present tariff' on slides. — F. R. J. 



Not on slides, but on instruments. — S. A. J. 



Opposed on slides. — C. G. M. 



Opposed to tariff' on slides ; not certain on instruments. — F. 

 S. M. 



