THE DRY LAW.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1924, Page 2

THE DRY LAW.

STATE CONTROL WANTED. tUKTIUr.IAN AMI N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION’ NEW YORK, Jan. 20. “The New York limes” Quebec correspondent says:—Canadian sentiment is moving from prohibition to Government control and regulation of the liquor traffic, similarly to the Quebec system, which, after three years’ operation, has furnished an object lcs- . son. Observers Believed a dominion wide referendum would approve tho Quebec system, which shoved 3,500.000 dollars sales of liquors, while the Dominion derived 5,000,000 dollars taxes from the transactions. The Quebec system .moreover, has public approval. It reduced inebriety and generally curbed ancient evils of the liquor traffic. Opponents allege, with considerable truth, that Quebec's largo liquor sales and profits are due to the United States bootlegger traffic, which derives a supply therefrom, but candid observers point out rather the moral benefits of the system, and allege that even bonedry Ontario would adopt it in the event of a popular poll. m

SHIR TOMAKA’S ARREST. - «r NEW YORK. Jan. 21. As the position of Captain McCoy and crew has become more involved, a pathetic little story concerning an innocent memlser of the ship lomaka’s personnel is revealed. . Gyp, a New Foundland dog, which was the vessel when it was captured for rum running in Novemlier has remained true to his trust, refusing to leave. Ht is pent up, because he has attempted to attack every person who wished to come aboard ,and beyond taking food which they throw at him, he has refused to make friends with the revenue agents or the watchmen guarding the vessel, which is one of the many rumrunning casuals docked here. Captain McCoy and the crew are now toJJace contempt of court charges, Because they refused to answer questions in Admiralty proceedings against the Tomaka, and moreover, after being discharged. due to a technicality, they were re-arrested. Bail was increased, and they will Be held for the New Jersey authorities for landing liquor on New Jersey shores.