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...Figures showing the increase of imported wares between 1920 and 1927 were copious and astonishing. Glass products had mounted from $14,000,000 to $30,000,000; clay products from $15,000,000 to $23,000,000; boots and shoes from $700,000 to $5,000,000. Photo-Engravers, Tobaccomen, Hatters, Metal workers. Bookbinders, Lithographers and many others studied similarly distressing data. Finally they issued a manifesto of principles and purposes. Among them: Labor demands representation on the Tariff Commission. The Commission should consist of experienced industrialists. Duties should be levied according to U. S. rather than foreign values. Immediate...