P. L.

Beneath your roof I chanced to write
These Ballads of the Fiscal Fight,
A somewhat scant selection;
So do not deem me indiscreet
If I should 'dump' them at your feet,
And ask for your Protection!
Whate'er you be, or Fair or Free,
Be still, as ever, fair—to me!

NOTE

Many of these 'Fiscal Ballads' have appeared in the columns of the Westminster Gazette, and are here republished by permission.


CONTENTS

PAGE
FOREWORD[1]
PROTECTION[4]
RETALIATION[8]
THE COLONIES[12]
PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT[17]
BRITISH TRADE[22]
CONTROVERSIAL ENTERTAINMENT [28]
'STATISTICS'[33]
'CONTROVERSIAL METHODS'[39]
A MESSAGE FROM BROADMOOR[42]
THE TURNING TIDE[45]
ENVOI[49]