Tariff Collection

Key figures behind tariff reform from Birmingham area
The key figures behind tariff reform from the Birmingham area. Tariff Reform introduced by Joseph and Austen Chamberlain in 1903

Tariff Reform Needed
How can the poor British agriculturist compete with foreign produce - German and American shops - the Chicago Meat Trust ? The answer is TARIFF REFORM, of course !

President McKinley standing near a large rock labelled 'Unsettled Tariff Question', 1897
1576788 President McKinley standing near a large rock labelled 'Unsettled Tariff Question', 1897; (add.info.: Two obstacles that must be removed before Uncle Sam can drive on' President)

President McKinley as a physician, 1897
1576773 President McKinley as a physician, 1897; (add.info.: He has one medicine for all ills' President McKinley as a physician dispensing strong "Tariff" medicine in the men's)

The bounty jumper of 1894, 1894
1577298 The bounty jumper of 1894, 1894; (add.info.: The bounty jumper of 1894. Benjamin Harrison standing on the deck of a ship labelled "Republican Party")

A cherub labelled "1894" smashing a bottle of champagne as he launches a large, modern ship
1577295 A cherub labelled "1894" smashing a bottle of champagne as he launches a large, modern ship, the Ship of State, 1893; (add.info.: Launched at last! good luck to her)

President Cleveland as a railroad conductor, 1893
1576806 President Cleveland as a railroad conductor, 1893; (add.info.: An old imposition' President Cleveland as a railroad conductor collecting fares from William McKinley)

President Cleveland as a railroad conductor collecting fares from William McKinley, 1893
1577282 President Cleveland as a railroad conductor collecting fares from William McKinley, 1893; (add.info.: An old imposition)

President McKinley in a sailboat labelled 'Prosperity', 1897
1576794 President McKinley in a sailboat labelled 'Prosperity', 1897; (add.info.: His foolish effort to raise the wind' President McKinley sitting in a sailboat labelled)

Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897
1576156 Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897; (add.info.: The keepers at the gate' A farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at)

Cherub labelled '1894' smashing a bottle of champagne, 1893
1576820 Cherub labelled '1894' smashing a bottle of champagne, 1893; (add.info.: Launched at last! - good luck to her)

President McKinley as a father holding an infant, 1897
1576789 President McKinley as a father holding an infant, 1897; (add.info.: Papa's pet' President McKinley as a father showing favouritism by holding an infant labelled "High Protective)

All for Him, published October 26, 1892. Creator: Joseph Keppler
All for Him, published October 26, 1892

A Useless Barricade, from Puck, published January, 15 1890. Creator: Louis Dalrymple
A Useless Barricade, from Puck, published January, 15 1890

Political poster, Free Trade versus Fair Trade -- a commentary on Joseph Chamberlain (seen here as the New Gardener) and the Tariff Reform League. circa 1906

Hastings Harbour, Sussex, with ferry, and an advertisement for electricity - clean, convenient, healthy. (2 of 2) Date: 1936

Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition, 19th century (lithograph)
527846 Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition, 19th century (lithograph) by Seymour

The Raven Cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1890. Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the USA (1889-1893) at desk
528155 The Raven Cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1890. Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the USA (1889-1893) at desk. On bust Secretary of State Blaine, who disagreed with Harrison over McKinley Tariff

Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092503 Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town)

With return of Liberal government in Britain, December 1905, Free Trade was the policy
536656 With return of Liberal government in Britain, December 1905, Free Trade was the policy, rather than the Conservative policy of protection by Tariff

Tariff Reform League Campaign Card
A campaign card by the Tariff Reform League shows a hop farmer complaining that cheap imports of hops will lead to his ending up in the workhouse. Date: 1908

Tariff Reform, pub. 1910 (colour lithograph)
5902916 Tariff Reform, pub. 1910 (colour lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928)

A political poster advocating McKinleys tax code over Wilsons (litho)
747102 A political poster advocating McKinleys tax code over Wilsons (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William McKinley (1843-1901)

Isochronic distance chart, 1906, Average tariff chart, 1906 (colour litho)
3648599 Isochronic distance chart, 1906, Average tariff chart, 1906 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isochronic distance chart, 1906)

Ticket for the first New York to Brooklyn steam ferry, 1814 (engraving)
PNP248805 Ticket for the first New York to Brooklyn steam ferry, 1814 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for the Passumpsic Railroad Poster, 1876 (litho)
PNP246674 Advertisement for the Passumpsic Railroad Poster, 1876 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The opening of the congressional session, 1887 (colour litho)
1078689 The opening of the congressional session, 1887 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Nashville Union and American illustrated tax payers guide, c. 1869-73 (wood engraving)
1078683 Nashville Union and American illustrated tax payers guide, c.1869-73 (wood engraving) by Bellew, Frank (1828-88); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Savoy Hotel tariff, 1900 (litho)
972454 Savoy Hotel tariff, 1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savoy Hotel tariff, 1900)

The Boston Tea Party, 1898 (chromolithograph)
2622154 The Boston Tea Party, 1898 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of American patriots dressed as indians)

Riding School and Depot, Blackfriars Road (engraving)
559958 Riding School and Depot, Blackfriars Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riding School and Depot)

Coalition Government. Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre
536659 Coalition Government. Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre) trying to control Joseph Chamberlain, leader of junior party in coalition

Boston Tea Party, c. 1860s (hand-coloured engraving)
1202045 Boston Tea Party, c.1860s (hand-coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of the Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773)

Fidgety Joe, 1903. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Fidgety Joe, 1903. The troubles of coalition government. Two parents representing the Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre)

STAMP ACT: CARTOON, 1765. Anti-Stamp Act woodcut from the Pennsylvania Journal, 1765

UK General Election 1906 - Winners as the True Blue
The General Election - Comic postcard showing the delight amid the working class at the landslide defeat for the Conservative Party and their Liberal Unionist allies

RMS Olympic invitation, restaurant card
An invitation, bearing the name of Mr George F Morrell of The Graphic, for a Channel trip on the White Star Line cruise ship, the RMS Olympic

Joseph Chamberlain MP at Bingley Hall, Birmingham, 4th Novem
Illustration showing Joseph Chamberlain MP, delivering a speech on Protectionism and Free Trade, at Bingley Hall, Birmingham

Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition. The ensuing inflated price of wheat

Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of June? A comment on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule and socialism. Date: 1910

Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of 1910? A comment on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule and socialism. Date: 1910

General Election Promo postcard for Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid
The reverse of a promo postcard from January 1910 General Election for Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid, Conservative candidate for Camberwell North who failed to defeat the incumbent Thomas James Macnamara

Joseph Chamberlain as a pioneer, observing an unknown land
Joseph Chamberlain aboard a small rowing boat ( The Orchid ), propelled by John Bull, peering toward the Unknown Land through a telescope

Jules Ma?o?line (1838 A?o??n? 1925). French statesman, prime minister from 1896 to 1898. Engraving, 1892. Colored

Jacob Bright / Vanity Fair
Sir A Osmond Williams wears a frock coat, chalk striped trousers with front creases, spats, a fawn coloured waistcoat with watch chain, all round collar & black tie. Date: 1909

SMOOT-HAWLEY TARIFF ACT. Senator Reed Smoot, left, and Representative Willis C. Hawley on the steps of the Capitol with baskets of petitions for reductions in their proposed tariff bill

HAWLEY AND SMOOT, 1929. Representative Willis C. Hawley (left) and Senator Reed Smoot, advocates of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act. Photograph, 11 April 1929

HAWLEY-SMOOT TARIFF ACT. Representative Willis C. Hawley (right) and Senator Reed Smoot (left) speaking at a rally to gain support for the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act, 7 December 1929

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"Tariff Reform: The Key Figures Behind the Movement in Birmingham Area" In the realm of economic policies, tariff reform has emerged as a pressing need for many nations. One such area where this movement gained momentum was in the vibrant city of Birmingham. This bustling hub became a breeding ground for influential figures who championed tariff reform and its potential benefits. Dating back to the 19th century, when the Corn Laws were introduced to safeguard British farmers from foreign competition, it became evident that protective measures were necessary. A lithograph from this era depicts how these laws aimed to shield local agriculture from external pressures. Fast forward to 1890, Joseph Keppler's iconic cartoon "The Raven" portrays President Benjamin Harrison at his desk with Secretary of State Blaine looming on a bust behind him. Their disagreement over the McKinley Tariff highlights differing opinions within American politics regarding trade protectionism. Across continents, even Cape Town witnessed discussions surrounding tariffs. An old black-and-white photograph captures Mount Nelson Hotel standing tall as an emblematic backdrop during these deliberations. By December 1905, with the return of Britain's Liberal government, free trade once again took center stage as their preferred policy choice. However, proponents reform continued their campaign tirelessly through various means like political posters and campaign cards issued by organizations such as the Tariff Reform League. These visual aids conveyed messages advocating fair trade over free trade or promoting specific tax codes like McKinley's over Wilson's. Isochronic distance charts and average tariff charts further illustrated statistical evidence supporting tariff reforms' potential positive impact on national economies. As we delve into history and explore these captivating visuals associated with tariff reform movements worldwide, it becomes apparent that this topic transcends borders and time periods. The quest for finding equilibrium between protecting domestic industries while fostering international commerce remains an ongoing debate among policymakers globally.