PROTECTION A DEADLY ENEMY. 1 09 



Protection to the farmer of America is Sisyphism at 

 each turn. In his efforts in production every means 

 necessary for its accomplishment is loaded with Sisy- 

 phism. Protection stands between his productions and 

 those who desire them. It is a black, unrelenting wall, 

 over which only professional smugglers and trained 

 monopolists climb with safety. It puts a friction on 

 every line of transportation. It stands ready to load 

 with Sisyphism every attempt made by the farmer to 

 gain a share in the productions of other lands, for the 

 use of himself and family. It is a foe which robs the 

 farmer of three dollars through taxes, for the benefit of 

 monopolists and political parasites, to one for the neces- 

 sary service of the country. It is, indeed, Sisyphism, 

 on every hand ; an endless slavery to its chief victims, 

 the farmers of America. 



