Politicians and officials who have a personal interest in the result, will devote their whole time and energy to the work.

Others who are less active, still, directly or indirectly, take their share in the electioneering.

Campaign funds have to be raised and large sums of money are disbursed in many directions.

All this sadly interrupts business; it not only takes many business men from their more legitimate duties, but it prevents merchants and large corporations from embarking in new enterprises, and so incidentally limits the demand for labor.

In short, the whole nation is practically hurled into a state of bustle and excitement, and the general trade of the country is seriously affected.