LIQUOR AND REVENUE
Sir, —Dr. Anson's letter was one of the most considerate and sensible deliverances I have read on the subject. Here are a few points that ought to be considered by taxpayers: The voluntary taxation through alcoholic liquors is 'approximately £1,300,000, and to this the Prohibitionists contribute nothing. What goods are to be taxed to make up this loss of revenue? Whatever is taxed, the cost of living will be increased. What guarantee do the Prohibitionists offer if the electors are foolish enough to fall in with their scheme, to pay £4,500,000 as compensation, that the licensing business will not be revived stronger than ever at the following election? Why, after four full years of groat- and arduous work and suffering, are wo having this scheme put forward as an efficiency scheme, and win-the-war proposal ? finfore it can bo made effective, the war will be won!—l am, etc., TIME TEMPERANCE.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 293, 30 August 1918, Page 6
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152LIQUOR AND REVENUE Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 293, 30 August 1918, Page 6
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