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Taihape Daily Times, 21 August 1918, Page 2

Lloyd GeOTgC said: “We are fighting against Germany, Austria and Drink, and as far as I can see the greatest of these deadly foes is j Drink. Drink is doing us more damage in the war than all the German submarines put together. If we are to settle German militarism, we must first of all settle with the drink.” Leading Men of New Zealand Recognise also that drink is the greatest enemy to efficiency and production, and agree with the National Efficiency Board that it will be “ a sound investment” to compensate “The Trade” and abolish the drink traffic at once. The direct annual cost of the drink traffi ■ in New Zealand is not less than £4,500,000. Indirectly the cost is probably much greater. Its negative influence on the community cannot, however, be estimated in cash. Under the present Statute if an ordinary Poll could be secured m 1919, and if National Prohibition were then carried, it would not come into effect until 1924, and “the trade” would thus enjoy a further four to five years trading. The payment of Compensation of 4 h million pounds will save the Nation the Now is Out amount of money which would otherwise be spent directly and indirectly during the four to five years above mentioned, and will in one sweep remove its degrading influence. The New Zealand Alliance Has fallen into line with the business men’s proposal promising as it does the immediate abolition of the liquor traffic. The People of New Zealand Are fully aware of the ravages of the drink traffic, of the National economic waste occasioned thereby, and of the extent to which the harmful influences are eating into the moral fibre of the community, and are determined to carry into effect the impartial recommendations of the National Efficiency Board and the leading business men. Opportunity The New Zealand Alliance Monster Petition will give us the poll. It is the duty of every adult British subject to sign the petition, which will be presented to Parliament during the forthcoming session. . Remember, Parliament alone cannot sanction the National Efficiency Board’s Proposals, but Parliament plus Public Opinion can and WILL. This is why every voter, male or female, 21 years of age or over, should sign the Monster Petition, Wills onr boys abroad are fighting the Germans let as at home “settle with the Prink.” SIGN THE MONSTER PETITION Then get your friends to sign it! N,Z.A, Efficiency Senes. —i

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