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Number in favor of the taritV . . . . . .82 



Number opposed to tlie taritV ...... 323 



Number decliiiinji^ 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, cliarts, photographs, etc., which relate 

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

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

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

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

 admitted free. 



Regarding this question of tariff' 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. 



IX FAVOR OK THE TARIFF. 



Among the atiirmative replies are some of especial interest, 

 the phraseology being unicjue. The following are perhaps worth 

 quoting verbatim : 



I am in favor of a taritl", 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 pav it, but want our manufacturers protected. — 

 A. C. G. 



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

 tectionist.— 11. M. D. 



I flavor 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. II. 



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.— J. E. B. 



