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TO MY PEOPLE,When a demand arises for an article, and if the supply should not be quite equal to the demand, it creates a scarcity, consequently higher prices, English ideas and customs have been introduced into the Orient, and are spreading rapidly; this, along with the world's increasing population, has caused an extra demand tor all kinds of food, etc., and as the producing area has not increased correspondingly, it at once reflects on the producing counters and raises price?. 1"
Great Britain is the only free trade country of any importance in the world. In Great Britain, only a few days ago, a Commission was appointed to inguire into the reasons why the cost of living had increased, It has been officially •tated, while the cost of living had increased 60 per cent, during the last 2o years, wages had only increased 15 per cent for the same period, so it is obvious taxing the land wilj not reduce the Qost of living, nor increase the workers' wages, ;and the only remedy for Great Britain is Protection.' Tie Orient has, and is erecting, huge fadustries equipped with modern machinery workea, and to be with Anastic labour. The question suggests itself to my people—now can any English,tspeaking country 1 cope with thia menace unless amply protected to lave our industries and wage-earners bom being brought down to the Aiiastic level. The Single Tax theory is absolutely one tax on the land and free trade. It it apparent it would not lessen the coat of .production, but reduce wages to CMw with Asiastic labor, augmented wfth'modern machinery. There is still hope, as I am credibly informed the sue* MBS of the Single Tax policy would depend upon the world adopting it; this ought to insure sofety for a time. During my varied experience I found that quack recipeß were harmful to . those with imaginary ailments, bat they have the option of becoming well and remaining here if they will follow my advice. I strongly advise my people, and the imaginary sufferers to feast upon the well-known recipes, prosperity and longevity, etc. viz: Ample protection oa things we can produce, and good wages—"CHAMPION MUSCLE-RAISER FLOUR and ROLLED OATS. :• I remain, • X. Always at your service, , i CHAMPION,
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