Protection Tweedledee and protection Tweedledum. Illustration shows a businessman addressing a group of laborers, explaining to them how important tariffs are to their jobs and that if reform candidates were elected, then the factory would have to close. He states The prosperity of the nation depends on your ballot. On his return from a trip abroad and customs officials search his luggage, he rails against tariff duties and the invasion of his personal property. Date 1911 January 11. Protection Tweedledee and protection Tweedledum. Illustration shows a businessman addressing a group of laborers, explaining to them how important tariffs are to their jobs and that if reform candidates were elected, then the factory would have to close. He states The prosperity of the nation depends on your ballot. On his return from a trip abroad and customs officials search his luggage, he rails against tariff duties and the invasion of his personal property. Date 1911 January 11.