They aver indeed that a glut of manufactured articles is more frequently seen in England than in the United States, thus proving directly the reverse of the conclusion assumed by the free-traders, and establishing the conservative and restraining power of a protective tariff.
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Blaine argues that free-traders are mistaken in their conclusions about overproduction, citing England's experiences.
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