The True Protection.

Manawatu Herald, 18 February 1893, Page 3

The True Protection.

Nowadays the fiscal policy is always a prominent plank in the platform of every politician, yet it is a wise policy on the part of the consumers to place a tax on the articles which they 'lo not mnke bnfc only consume ? Suppose, for instance, the customs duty is 33 per cent, on imported goods, the wages of the laborer in all grades of employment in a country thus protected, should be 39 per cent, higher than in a freetrade country, to make things equal— bnt, is it ever the case ? True protection, like charity, begins at home, and in these days when the air is laden with microbes, bacteria and other germs of disease, it behoves us all to be on guard against (he common enemy. Old age lulls but few, disease slays its thousands and million-;, and all because man-ind is so apathetic and careless about first signs of approaching Bioknees. Neuralgia is one of the most positive signs of the approach of some physical affliction, and requires immediate attention before it has progressed beyond human aid and fatal disease has got hold of Borne vital organ. J. Flynn, Esq., Arawa, Christohurch, writes, It is with great pleasure and gratitude I take my seat to indite these few lines, in order that I may give expression to the feelings of thankfulness for the benefit I have derived from the use of Clements Tonic. I have b«en a sufferer for the last eight years, and in that time have tried a number of physicians, and at great expense I have secured the opinions of men who were considered great authorities, but with no result, for I Continually got worse. However they might differ about the treatment of my oaie, they all agreed that they could do me no good, and stated that / iva* in the last 9tage of consumption, and fast coming to an end. On doctors' advice I travelled all through the colonies, and consulted medical men as I travelled, but instead of improving got worse, and became destitute of Means, and had to return to West Australia, whence I started. This was five years ago, and at that time and ever since I have been completely prostrated and enable to do any sort of manual labor or in any way to earn a living, and I was .so ■weak and emaciated that J prayed and looked for the end from week to week. 1 have been in many hospitals, and when oat of them have tried all sorts of patent medicines without avail. About two months ago I experienced a very severe tarn, and seeing Clements Tonio advertised I decided to try it (not that I thought it would do mo any good, but I was so ill I mast have something). I have used only two bottles, and can say truthfully that I Am now stronger and better than at any time within the last six years, and intend to continue its use. Another man to whom I recommended Clements Tonic said to me, •• I wish to God I had known of such medicine ten years ago," so much good it had done him. Ton are at liberty to pub. tiah this if of service.