I have to say that. in my judgment. the man who overlooks facts. who supposes that this matter of protection has been been beneficial to this country. or has promoted its prosperity. would be as wise. and is as wise. as the man who could empty a teacup of water into the great river Niagarajust above the falls. and suppose the river had been raised by that slight contribution. Mr. President. the UnitedStates of America have grown great and prosperous in defiance of all these embarrassments. Our rich soils. our immigration. our energy and thrift. have made us prosperous and great. and protection is a mere bagatelle. It is locally mischievous. like the prick of a finger with a thorn. It may in some instances have the advantages of a poultice upon a small burn and to that extentaffect our interests.
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