142 The Tariff and the Farmer. 



the protective system upon the agricultural industry. It 

 can no longer be said that the case of the farmer against 

 the tariff has never been formulated. Here it is made 

 evident that of all men the American farmer is the great- 

 est sufferer by the system. In comparison with the 

 injury done him, that received by the foreigner is insig- 

 nificant. Here is shown the cause of agricultural unrest ; 

 it is the unprofitableness of the industry, the direct effect 

 of the protective system. 



Xow the question is, can farmers be roused to thought 

 and action, which means 



CoMMERciAi. Freedom, 



or will they continue to be led like ''dumb-driven cattle" 

 by those who profit by their stupidity, and forever 

 remain in 



Commercial Boxdage! 



