"But how are wo'going to make up tho loss in revenuo if Prohibition is carried?" Tho National Eflicioncy Board carefully weighed this maltcr and comments thus: "Tho people should he better able to provide the necessary taxation if the inefficiency at present created 'by the eft'eets of alcohol is removed. Less expenditure will bo miu.ired in connection with tho Police and Prisons Departments, Ihe Hospital and Ch.witable Aid Boards, ihe mental asylums, the inebriate homes, and for other public institutions." Surely the electors should have an opportunity of voting on so important a proposal. The Allianec Monster Petition will give us the poll.—Advt.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 279, 14 August 1918, Page 6
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103Untitled Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 279, 14 August 1918, Page 6
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