ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRIES.

Lord Robert Cecil. "I TRUST THAT AFTER ALL WE MAY SECURE AT LEAST YOUR QUALIFIED SUPPORT FOR OUR LEAGUE OF NATIONS?"

U.S.A. President-Elect: "WHY, WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH OURS?"

Stout Gentleman (overhearing political discussion). "Look here, my good fellow—I've been listening to your arguments; and let me tell you we're all in the same boat."

Politician. "Lumme, guv'nor, you'd better come in the middle of it then."