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Show WHAT DOES MINING MEAN The argument over the proposed copper tari?f must be decided on the basis of facta, not on the basla of local prejudice or political ex-pedlencyl ex-pedlencyl Mining is an essential industry, and if its futwte prospertly depends on porteeilon from cheap-labor ' foreign importations, It should be given that protection. But, If, ou the other hand, mining can return to normal without tariff restrictions that Is the better course. At present, the effort of copper producers themselves to adjust supply to demands is a good omen for the future. It may be that wise production proceed u re, coupled with all possible aid from the state governments, gov-ernments, Is what mining principally princi-pally needs. , |