THE SINGLE TAX.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16484, 25 February 1914, Page 2

THE SINGLE TAX.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —My apology for cumbering your 6pace with this letter is that I wish to enter a disclaimer as to my original letter. I did net intend to associate the single taxers as a body with my remarks. I wrote strictly as an individual. using the plurals “we” and “our” in the first person singular sense. I have no organisation behind me, nor do I desire any. ;\s an independent free lanco I identify myself with no party, as I believe that such association circumscribes one’s personal liberty. That is tlio reason why I don’t even join the Single Tax League, though I endorse their proposals. . I have no concern with. hew cinch taxors intend to vote at the next elections. Speaking personally. I consider it is a matter of very little importance. There is really no clear line of cleavage between Sir Joseph Ward and William Massey. The Labour Party is torn by dissensions, and, dividing its forces between two hostile camps, what chance has it of winning a substantial number of seats? Under the circumstances the “Reformers’” chances of another lease of power are excellent. If my friend Mr Nightingale is viewing the political situation from any . other prospect he must be wearing rose-coloured spectacles. I confess that under existing condition' I am quite reconciled to the probability of the Reformers’ return tc power, though I detest them politi cally, and I shall do ndihing to assist them in their campaign of bluff and humbug.—l am, etc., SINGLE TAXER,