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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 67, 19 March 1919, Page 4

A PROHIBITION CATECHISM COMPENSATION TO LIQUOR TRADE. QUESTION : WHY JS IT NECESSARY TO PAY this ? »«^M S )T ER: To cx "l" ai » "lIS It is ne.ressnrr V" the history of I.lquor legl.slatlnnfrom the nrst National Poll , Prohibition provided lv the Licensing Amendment Act of win. fnder this Act I f>o per cent majority was required to carry National ProtHt.itkm-thul Is! not loss than three votes hail to be cast for Prohibition for every two against it. Considering that tbose engaged In the Liquor Trade -md their friends and relations, would be included in the 40 per vent, who could relnln Ilcjuor, it means that In order to obtain Prohibition throe out of evciv four and probably four out of every five DISINTERESTED VOTKRB must vote for Prolilhltlrtn. Thin handicap proved Insurmountable. If National Prohibition was carried, the '"Prade" was n> set compensation in the form of 4} years' extended trading rights— that is. (Prohibition was not to come into force until -1} veins nfter the date of the poll that caried it. That was the stale of tlie law when the Xntlon.il KiHclciK-j Hoard rcroniiucnded IM.MKLHATK PROHIBITION accompanied by Reasonable Compensation to lbe Trade. The National Ktllcieiiey Board's recommendation, therefore, merely substituted CASH COMPENSATION FOB TIME COMPENSATION. The next siep in the history of the movement was the Licensing Auieudinciit Act of lust se.-sion. This provided for the pull on April Hi on Hie question of NATIONAL I'ONTINIA.VCK versus X A T I (• N A I, PROHI lIITIOX ACCOMPANIED ISY COMPENSATION TO THK THAJIK. This Compensation Is LIMtTEU to -1* millions. In tlie event nf Prohibition lielUK i defeated, the Act provides for three issue* at the next tieneral Election. Tlicse issues are:— NATIONAL CONTINUANCE NATIONAL OWNERSHIP AND NATIONAL PROHIBITION WITHOUT COMPENSATION EiUll elector can only vote for one Issue. In order to win. Prohibition or National Ownership muel get -MORE VOTKS THAN THK OTIIKH TWO ISSUES COMBINED Fallinu- that. Continuance wins. National Ownership means State purchase of Hie assets of the 'I mile, fnllke compensation, which is l.lMlTh.l) to 41 millions, the cost of State pun-liase Is UNLIMITED, and might cu.-ily iitnount to VIKTEKX MiI.I.KINS. The Licensing Act of la-i session Wlls the result of the advocates of Prohibition pulling in Mie direction inul the Liquor Trade pulling In smother, and gives the "Trade" a most unfair advantage, lv the TIiUeJM-M-10 PHI.I. to be bcM at next (Jenerni Klecli.iu ir .Prohibition is dcfea/il on Aj.ril Id. THK ONE IiRRAT CHANCE lor Prohibition is the |K,|| ~n April Id. There Is little chat:ce of getting It at the next election The three-issue handicap is as bail as the old three-fifths handicap. All who want Prohibit lon must vote for it on April 10. Failure to obtain Prohibition on that day means probably postponing it until II new Act ran be obtained, and that may mean a delay of years. THEREFORE— STRIKE OUT THE TOP LINE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10. Fvrthrr fuels will appear in this space NOTK.—If you require nny information repard'lnß Prohibition, or If there In any question you would like miswered, write or wire •Abolition," Box !»r>, U.P.0., We-lllnß-ton. 514 FIRE SALE! FIRE SALE ! RUSH THE SALVAGE. CLOTHING. MERCKRV, HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BKACES, SOX. A I.L T>EDCCED. STOCK MCST F.r: CLEARED. SALE NOW ON. WM. YOUNG AND CO., 26, QUEEN STREET. NEXT THAMES HOTEL. A SOMETHING FOR YOUR FRIENDS TO TALK OVEIt. That's just exactly what hai>pons If you arc wise enouah to secure some of the EXQUISITE PIECES OF EASTERN WARE NOW OFFERING AT THE SHOW ROOMS OF R. K. SMITH AND CO. "REALLY DISTINCTIVE GOODS." that's what we have to offer you, and to those seeking something for the home beautiful, our showrooms offer a wealth of suggestions. Ulere one may see Pottery modelled by the deft hands of the Eastern Craftsmen, -whose calling is as old as the very universe itself. If you are a lover of things beautiful, you will enjoy a visit to our Showrooms. R. K. SMITH AND CO., EASTERN ART SHOWROOMS, C Second Floor, City Chambers. COLLARD AND COLLARD PIANOS, IT IS TKE UNIFORM VALUE Oβ THK "COLLAIID" FOR OVER 100 YBABS THAT HAS MADE ITS REPUTATION. Every detail of its construction receives thorough attention from expert workmen. AU material used is absolutely the belt. That means a PIANO OF PERMANENT EXCELLENCE la every particular in which a piano should excel, tone, touch, appearance and durability. QHIPMENT TOST A KBIVED. INVESTIGATE rvDK -pXCHANOB OXSTDM. We offer fell allowance for your oid Instrument, and arrange suitable terms for diilerence In value*. SOLE AGENTS. E. & F. PIANO AGENCY LIMITED. S. COLDICDTT, Manager. 181, QUEIO eraXK» near lI.U. Theatre. I7IOR DAINTY LUNCHEONS AND TEAS 1 Visit '• EVERYBODVS" THEATRE LOUNGE. tOpen Free to the Public.) C