THE PROHIBITION POLL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 9 April 1919, Page 4

THE PROHIBITION POLL.

Electors who are still undecided as to how they will vote at the'forthcoming Prohibition poll will do well to calmly analyse the arguments presented by both The Trade and the Prohibition Party. Supporters of the liquor traffic are mainly relying on the old catch cry of “Wowsers” in their efforts to discountenance argument* put forth by those in favour of reform. It is well, therefore, to remember that an absolutely impartial and unbiassed report, on the value’of Prohibition to the nation is available for the consideration of everyone. The National Efficiency Board considered the liquor business and heard evidence from c\ crysection of the community. The Trade placed its facts befoje the Board, and so did the Prohibition, advocates, while the other sections of the community farmers, business* folk, and workers also- gave evidence. Glance over the names "of the members of the Board which heard the evidence. There is not one of them to whom the term “wowser” could be remotely applied. Then read the reasons outlined in their report reooinmending National Prohibition with compensation. The Board expressly stated that it bad purely considered the matter from the p'oinr of view of national wealth and efficiency, and no moral considerations were allowed to weigh with it. Every patriotic citizen should be guided by its decision. Therefore vote for the child and the nation to-morrow.'