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cope with the overwhelming odds that are pitted against 

 him." 



Said the St. John Sun (Conservative) in its editorial of 

 July 24, 1888 : " In the Eastern Provinces of Canada 

 the natural hay land holds its own in value ; but arable 

 land, except in particular localities, is not increasing in 

 price ; while in districts remote from railway connection 

 there is an undoubted decline in values. In those parts 

 of Ontario where the farmers have given their attention 

 largely to raising grain for export, agricultural lands are 

 said not to be increasing in price." This admission is 

 important, as it comes from a source not likely to make 

 it if there were not the best of grounds for such con- 

 clusions. 



Thus we find in various ways the power of position is 

 passing from the agriculturists of America. 



