Show TARIFF ON ART RT For years there has nas been a demand for Or the removal of the tariff on works of ot art The majority of congress Is fa favorable to the abolition abo of the tariff the sentiment nt of or artists is unanimously for tor it ft the public Is earnestly working to the same end and an yet et no results f have hac followed as y yet L The ex explanation explanation Is as curious as It Il Is simple sl pl plUnder Under a 11 rule of the house of represent o at I if jf an amendment to any sched ached schedule schedule ule of the Dingle tariff is ill offered of red and received then amendments to tD any an another other schedule are germane Under this rule any MY efforts to change the duty en cn works of art would be followed by attempts to change other schedule Naturally tho congressmen who have sacred cred constituents cons ft er ts who are beneficiaries ries of the DIngey tariff object to the consideration of any subject ubet that might possibly open up the whole tariff question They Thoy recognize the fact that such Buch a discussion would be dangerous to the most pampered of or the monopolies and so they stifle every measure that might bring tariff agitation To meet this anomalous situation and an secure free art without disturbing the serenity of ot the the Free Art League is trying try ng to secure an n agreement among the tIte leaders le ders of or the house home that the theart art rt be re removed removed moved without precipitating a struggle le leover over other tariff figures figure It i Is to be he hoped this plan may succeed at this session se al n of congress No one benefits bythe by tb present duties while the tariff serves to keep out great collections which would be at the disposal of the public It prevents the Importation of ot pictures pl tures othur other art works prevents the institution of ot great art educational centers conter and puts puta a tax on one of ot the most valuable educational agencies f Every civilized nation except the United States and anti Japan has free art artin artIn artIn in every evel civilized nation except ours our every inducement is offered to individuals and institutions to facilitate great collections collection The Tho theory of ot the art tariff was that it would stimulate American art and encourage American artists but iut ut the idea l ea has lIas proved fal fat lac and the tIle American artists them themselves selves ate are among the most ardent op opponents opponents of the duty dut Congress ss ought to give us free art and give bie It at this I session |