We may buy ships. but they will not be American ships. They may fly the American flag. but they will still be a foreign production. No plank. or sail. or timber will tell of American enterprise or American labor. no swelling line or saucy rake of mast will tell of American brain and American skill. As well let a Caucasian father count among his sons the imported Asiatic who toils over his linen. As well send to the Clyde for a yacht to outsail the Genesta instead of depending upon our own Puritan. Why should these gentlemen from the interior press this bill upon us?