Perhaps this may have something to do with the increased cost of living. . * * As private expenses have Increased. so have the expenses of Government. * * * Where do we have the most progress and prosperity and happiness? Where prices are high. * * * Where do we have low prices? In India. In China. and other Asiatic countries. * * * The gentleman from Washington proceeds to the conclusion of his speech vith the following statement: If cheap prices are wanted. then free trade Is the remedy. Another Wilson bill will bring the result desired. There can be no doubt of that.