Which Is Truthful

We subuiit two statements to the eonsideration of our readers and leave tlieni to determine whicli of the two s truthful: Democratie Xation&l Platform. We deny that there has beeu any increase of prosperity since the (McKinlcy) tariff went Into effect. Dun'8 li' ' lcly olt ir S Trade, August ';, IS'.::. It is wlthin the mark to say tlmt the volume of trade in July, as indicated by clearingbouBe exchaugee, wus fuily Jo percent larger tlian lust year, aud fleafer tlmn in any prtfvlous yeur, in aplte of a decline of ó jn;r cent in prlces sinee a year tpo. Iniportswure enoiinous. exceedlug last year's over 19 per cent, which is prooi' of great activity in domestio manufactures aud consHinption.