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Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1922, Page 2

AN INDEPENDENT VIEW,

. The “Evening Post” which aims, quite earnestly on many occasions, tr hold the balance fairly between tin contending parties, does not go ver; deeply into Mr Massey’s figures, but evidently is not altogether sntisfie'’ with their significance. VThe moral seems to be,” it says, that the . Government’s administrative expendilur is still too high, having regard to (P the revenue, (2) the non-reducible permanent charges, ■ (3) the interest charges on new borrowing, and (4) the cry for reduction of taxation. Contemplation of accumulated surpluses should not blunt zeal for economy. We cannot live on our past. We must take every precaution to live upon our present and future, and within onr income.” Business men here are no 1 altogether satisfied by Mr Massey s allusions to taxation. They maintain that industry and commerce cannot continue to bear their present grievous burdens while the country struggles through a long period of recovery and that in tbe absence of speedy relief very serious troubles must arise. Extreme Labour, on tbe other hand, insists that tiio Government has plenty of money and ought to be spending it.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms. 1

Great stock-taking sale at McGruer’s, three weeks only, commencing Friday, May sth. This sale comes at a very opportune time, right at the beginning of the winter season. All new goods come down to end of season bedrock prices. But- you will have to act quickly; look out for big bargain price list circulating through this newspaper.— McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

The beauty of • “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help' is, that while it washes clothes spotlessly clean, it cannot injure the daintiest fabric. W. Jeffries and Co., Agents for “NO-RUBBING.”

Duck shooting will be popular this year—more popular still if you convert your punt into a motor by installing a “WISCONSIN.” Easy to fix. and handle. Speed 7 miles. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOJi” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats.