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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 266, 4 August 1921, Page 4

PUBLIC NOTICES.

CHI SERVE AL COMMUNE HA CATTIVO PADRONE. • (He Who Serves the Public Politically has a Scurvy Master.) WORDS OF WISDOM ON FINANCE. My Dear People,— , There is an old caving, "Critics require no brains, and that is the reason why there are so,’ many," of course, present company exCepted. Wo nil remember well during the war period how those over military age and doing remarkably well exhibited their patriotism, also by exclaiming in n loud patriotic voice, "We must see it through with tho last man and last shilling. What is money if we lost our liberty?” Morn than a third of the Dominion’s flower of its man-power was sent to the front, with no individual pecuniary benefit. though a largo percentage returned maimed, also a large percentage paid the supreme sacrifice for our liberty. Surely we have not forgotten those heroic deeds so soon? Those who stayed at home in comfort had a remarkably prosperous time, but a«s things are now returning to normal too rapidly, they are blaming the Government for being too liberal in its ey/penditure. and adopting the "I told jpu so policy," which is always a safe one, as it is either disaster or succlss delayed, though several of those wio are now mouthing this policy were \he ones who were spurring the Goveriymegt on into expenditure regardless of cost. This is one specimen of many, to import foreign coal for the Railway department to intercept strikes, and tlNn when "cuts” were made or suggested, with increased tariff rates, the cry was that it was a retrograde step, and to cope with the increased cost of living, thp employees' wages were increased, and all this abnormal expenditure was not passed on to the users of the railways on the same lines as commerce would have done, and naturally the railways show a lass, and this applies probably to other Departments. Our soldiers returning caused numerous Departments to be created to deal with their wants, which in due time will cease, but evidently the patriotic cry is forgotten. The people who are wailing for retrenchment, in the next breath, are urging- Government expenditure, running into millions, which under pre-war conditions would never have been dreamt of in such colossal sums, and when not so heavily indebted, but it is apparent the heavier wo get into debt tho more reckless we become, and I think it is al out time wo cried halt, to embarrassing the Government with the general elections not far distant. At the recent Farmers’ Conference hero are specimens of "man’s inhumanity to man." A member, who is a free trader, and noted for his illoeical and impulsive comments, stated "There must be no sentiment about Civil Servants losing their jobs. Tho cost of production /what production?) must be reduced, and tho Government should see to it." Naturally, if cost of production is reduced, it is obvious prices, and probably consumption, will also follow. This he has evidently overlooked. Another member, >n his unwisdom, stated. ''Let the useless members of the Civil Service be put on the land." This is a flattering compliment to those now on it, . Here is another wise suggestion,that the Government be asked to purchase a. line of 20 steamers, to cost about .£5,000,009 to carry farmers’ produce on Mr. Massey’s return, as he will be in an excellent frame of mind to answer it, when he newly collapsed in raising the recent loan of .£6,000,000, and no doubt witnessed hundreds of steamers belonging to powerful shipping companies laid up, for want of employment. Further comment is needless. We have had about ten years of phenomenal success, and judging by the numerous loans that have been taken up when high rates of interest are offered. 1- and the amount of money squandered on pleasure, if is apparent we are not yet bankrupt; but if we have over-specu-lated and run amok, it is not tho Government’s fault, though it is considered, to be held responsible for the shortcomings of mankind when it is represented by M.P.’s. Champion suggests under the circumstances to have a -stocktaking and bal-ance-sheet furnished of the Dominion’s prospective position and placed before the State’s shareholders, and let ns face tho position calmly, and assist those in power to overcome the temporary difficulty, as we have not suspended payment. as our country is too rich to do so. All we want is time, and a nurrtSrr of our Modern Solomons -.. tho meantime. There is no necessity to get "panicky,” if you go in for Champion’s sy.liem of gradual reduction, and with the rotor-process, which will keep you very much alive on his Muscle Raiser Flour, but if inclined to be feverish try Standard Soother, which will keep you normal. I am not dowmhearted, Auckland. )