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1%/L«t The N.Z. Alliance ' J accepted the proposals of National Efficiency Board for The Prohibition of the Liquor Traffic 1. It is imperative to have the (a) That the prolongation of traffic ended, if possible, before the life of Parliament has the conclusion of the War. already given *-Th« Trade" 2. The ordinary Poll was post- an extension of a ye»r beponed in 1917, and there is no yond the three years' term hope of its being taken this to which they were entitled year (1918). ' as a result of thePollof 1914* 3. Even if an ordinary Poll could (b) That if tlle ordinary Poll be secured in 1919, and if Na- had been taken in 1917 the tional Prohibition, were then probability is that National carried, it would not come into Prohibition would have effect until 1924 . been carried, and if not, 4. The ordinary Poll is taken on that many electorates would a handicap vote havecarnedno-hcensewhich | - ~,, ' ,-,„,' . ' ~ ■ , wouldhavebecomeoperative | o. I.he Efficiency Boards proposal in July of this year (1918). provides for an immediate Poll, 9; The annual cost to the Domin- | and for the coming into oper- j on in mor ai wre okar«J cannot ntion of Isational Prohibition as be estimated. It has greatly soon as the vote is carried, Ex- increased during the War, and emptions will be clearly provid- it is feared that its extent will ed for alcohol for scientific, in- b e appallingly greater if the •Wrialand medicinal purposes, traffic is in existence when the and wine for sacramen al use. War ends. The Alliance thereJr, ,s clearly understood also that fore hitterl a8 it regretted the the Board intended the vote to necessity for any payment whatbc upon a simple majority basis. ever , could not accept the re- >. The direct annual cost of the sponsibility of opposing this traffic is listless than £4,500,000 Business Men's Movement, and the indirect cost is at^, least whichcontained so great promise as much more. The maximum of the immediate abolition of amount suggested by the Board the. traffic. as payment for compensation The Alliance has already made does not, exceed £4.500,000. The it clear to the Government that K-u'ing to the Dominion during the proposal has been accepted the 4i years would therefore be under war conditions, and only between £30,000,000 and that the traffic may be ended at £40,000,000. once. If this Poll is not granted, 7. The Hoard was satisfied that its a demand will be made for National proposal was not only "a sound Prohibition, without any payment investment," but would also whatever, upon a simple majority promote permanent national vote, and to become operative im- | efficiency." mediately. Should this be refused \ !<. In estimating the amount of the next Parliamentary Election } compensation to be paid the fol- will be fought upon the right of the lowing facts must be taken into people ,to havrf legislative effect j consideration:— , given to their jjegitimate demands. I The Natioia! (Efficiency Board \ considered the evidence! of ov,ei' 60 witnesses, repre--1 seating producersfmanuf^ctm^rs, merchants, brewers, hotelkeepers, employers, a^ntf others. Judicial, Magisj terial, Medical and, Military evidence was taken. I .1 iV / The vßfmrdi. reported: "F|nya national efficiency point of view the Board is convinced that it would be beneficial to the nation and conducive to the wellbeing of. the people that the importation,. manufacture and sale of wines, beer and spirituous liquors (including medicinal preparations containing alcohol) should be prohibited." \ The Board proposed: "That legislation be passed submitting the question of National Prohibition--to a vote of the-people at the earliest possible moment, and that such should be upon the basis of immediate prohibition, accompanied by reasonable compensation to the interests affected." The Board is satisfied "That compensation based upon the foregoing lines would be a sound investment for the State, and that the cost would be recouped by increased national efficiency." The Alliance Monster Petition will give us the Poll—Sign To-day! .^^,, .——______ N.7..A. KflirinncT Scries—'.'A _' *■_ -I llUlM...Jlll|JUl.iit.l.wiv«qw»^gm lMrs^l . w . ? » l | HIMJWUIii

SCREATON'S SPOT CASH STORE Is opening in 'Echo' Buildings Price lowest in M.Z. SCREATON'S THE BUSY STORES HELEN SVILLE 401b Cases of DOHERTY APPLES 8s 6d a case Also landed BOYS, GIRLS AND GENTS FEATHER WEIGHT OIL COATS H. GRAHAM Universal Provider Helensville Great Annual Winter Clearing SALE SALE is isrcrw" pboobbdhtgEvery article in General Drapery, Clothing, Mercery, Ladies and Children's Wearing Apparel, greatly reduced in price. For one month only Large Reinforcement of Bargains just arrived m Now is your time to get a sapply of Drapery at great money saving. The price list is too numerouse to particularise \ COME AND SEE YOURSELF , Everything marked in plain Figures Ideal Drapery Stores, Commercial Jtk. near the ECHO Office No One Pressed to Buy North Auckland FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ■■'<■ LIMITED Stock and General Auctioneers, Wool Skins and Tallow Salesmen, Land, Finance and Commission Agents Eegistered Office, T^HANGAREI Telegraphic Address "Farmcoop." Send us your Wool, Hides, Skins, Tallow or other Produce for Sale in Auckland. Prompt account Sales \We Transact Business from Auckland Eight np to the North Cape. moetthii/x" stock: sales Silverdale Wedl4th Aug Warkworth, Friday 16th Aug Donnelly's Grossing Sat 31st Aug Mangawhare, Tuesday 3rd Sept Arapohue, Wednesday, 4th Sept. Ruawai, Thursday, sth Sept Kaipara Flats, Thur. sth Sept. Paparoa, Friday 6th Sept Maungaturoto, Saturday 7th Sent SHEEP DIPPING * In accordance with the provisions of the Stock Act vendors will please note that all Sheep must be thoroughly dipped and branded before being exposed for sale. This& instruction is specially necessary for rams LAND—We are in touch with Southern Buyers. Send us particulars and properties you have for sale. -A-Gkezdntts :fo:r, MASSEY HARRIS British Built FARM IMPLEMENTS SHEARING MACHINES . SEPARATORS TRELOAR IMILKING^MACHINES ALFA PETROL LIGHT . PALMER'S CALF MEAL WIE STTIPIPL-Y----HARDWARE PRODUCE SEED & TABLE POTATO^ SEED & FEED OATS WOOLPAOKS H. B. BRADLY .. .. LOCAL AGENT

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