THE PROHIBITION POLL.

Taihape Daily Times, 3 April 1919, Page 4

THE PROHIBITION POLL.

E How are we going to make up the lioss of revenue if Pl-ohibition is ca;I'ic:.l? The liquor folk argue that the measure gfwould. be .'dis2_astl!ouS. The Prohibitionists reply that facts and figures Show that Prohibition would result in a‘ wonderful gain in national revenue. The best way is to accept the findings of :1. purely impartial body. The National Efficiency Boar?! Carefully Weighed the whole matter before reporting to the ‘Govemnient, and recommended thus: "The people should be better able to provide tile necessary taxation if’ the inefficiency at present c:'cat.o,d by the oifects alcohol iS'1'0n10V(‘:(l. Less cxpenditujfe will be required in connection with_ tl;:’el Police and Prisons Departments, thtec Hospitaiand Cha.rit.a.ble Aid Boards, etc.” Add"l‘.o this the fact that can-‘ ada and the United States hafve found that Prohibition has nle.a.n/t‘: gijeatly in-« creased prosperity, »a.n‘d;?_.’tie‘ unbiassed elector can only come to one conclusion. ——-it is his duty to strike out the top‘ line -‘on Thursdlay, [«o*.*- A11;-11,» “nay: give New Zcaland i-his great. reform.»-av’ .-A‘.dVt.