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I we are * L ° prosperity of the country, its commercial prosperity, its industrial JmIUYU' \JGUIMC- SCI© supremacy, upon an impregnable basis, we must cleanse the foundation of the rot of alcohol . . . f The perpetuation of the traffic is contrary to the objects of governments, as it is contrary to the whole purport and drift of civilisation itself" LLOYD GEORGE AUTHORISES THE FOLLOWING BY CABLE:. • "Liquor Trade's use enlarged Poster Photo claiming opponent' Prohibition unwarranted — certainly not opposed Prohibition New Zealand."
y j New Zealand's Fighting Soldiers Speak Out General Russell on Prohibition Major-Gen. Sir Andrew Russell, K.C.8., K.C.M.G. G.O.C. New Zealand Expeditionary Forces, 1915-19 writing under date, November 24th, 1919, says: "I am of opinion that drink, as the word, is commonly used, is one of the chief obstacles to Reconstruction, and I have come to the conclusion that National Prohibition is necessary. ■ "1 shall vote for it on two specific grounds—that Drink entails much human wastage - and impaired human efficiency and so interferes with production, the chief need of the day ; and on the moral ground that, seeing the trouble, and often misery, caused to others as the result of Drink, the least one can do is, for the sake of others, tomakethepersonalsacrifice-involved in Prohibition " This is the opinion of a soldier, a fighter and a man. WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY? Major-Genera! Sir E. W. Chaytor Appeals to the Moderate' Drinker Writing from Pdlmerston North on December 13th, 1919, Major-General Sir E. W, Chaytor, K.C.M.G., the New G.O.C. of New Zealand Defence Forces, says: i "My opinion is that the moderate use of good ale or wine is often beneficial, but that whenever drink'is available, it is practically impossible to control it, with the result that any benefit derived from its use is very small in comparison with the crime, sickness, and suffering caused by its misuse, "For this reason, 1 consider that the moderate drinker should make a sacrifice for the good of the country " .British Medical Association ■ (N.Z. BRANCH) Favours prohibition. ' The result of the Plebiscite taken by the British Medical Association (New Zealand Branch) on the question of Alcohol as a beverage is overwhelmingly in favour of Prohibition'. The joint opinion of N.Z. doctors will undoubtedly weigh heavily with electors at the coming poll
Authentic Testimony re Prohibition Not Fakes, but Facts from Men who Know THE FOLLOWING CABLEGRAM WAS RECEIVED ON DECEMBER 14,1919. . " TOPEKA, KANSAS. » Aansas Prohibition thirty-eight years. No sentiment in favour' of returning 1 saloons. Prohibition laws not violated any more than other laws. Business interests and banks unanimously agree Prohibition great benefit. Every Justice, Supreme Court; State Officials, Labour Unions, Medical Associations, the Press and ninety-five per cent, of people endorse without rcservatons Prohibition. Legislature endorsed Prohibition and ratified National Prohibition unanimously.—' HENRY 3. ALLEN, Governor; J. II: CRAWFORD, State Labour Commissioner; WALTER E. WILSON, State Bank Commissioner; J. O.'MOHLER, Secretary, State Board of Agriculture; RICHARD J. HOPKINS, Attorney-General; W. A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice; S. J. CRTJMBINE, State Health Officer; CHARLES H. SESSIONS, Managing Editor, "Topeka Daily Capital." THE FOLLOWING CABLEGRAMS WERE RECEIVED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12,1919. INDIANAPOLIS. . '"After six months of Prohibition and one year of war the amount of petty crime in Indiana was notably affected. County jail population was cut in two, committments for drunkenness fell off 55. per cent,, one-third of county jails are empty, social conditions improved, fewer demands for public relief, manufacturers' report steadier work and better conditions of employees. "-(Sgd.) JAMES GOODRICH, Governor of Indiana. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. ! ■ ''The operation of Prohibition sincc July 1 lias reduced crime at least 50 per cent, in Kentucky, emptied many jails and workhouses, and resulted-in great benefit to business enterprises,"and increased production. Many business men in Kentucky formerly against Prohibition liave told me of benefits to their business in its operation, and are now converts to its cause. "—HAMILTON, Collector of Internal Revenue. ' SEATTLE, W.N, ''Prohibition great success in Seattle. Arrests drunkenness decreased 80 per cent. Bank deposits largely increased. Industrial and financial conditions show most satisfactory growth. 'Wet' majority, 1914, 15,000. 'Dry' majority, 1916, 38,000. Enforcement good."—LANE, Acting-Mayor. v CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. , Cases of alcoholics in Washingtonian have fallen off from an average of 95 per month to 12.— W. H. BARTON, Superintendent. . The Trath About Canada Which Will You Believe? THE PREMIER'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT (DULY AUTHENTICATED) OR SIR CHARLES TUPPER'S PERSONAL OPINION? THE PREMIER OF BRITISH COLUMBIA CABLES • VICTORIA, 8.C., November 16,1919.. "Provincial police reduced twenty-five per cent, by virtue Prohibition, crime greatly'reduced, many jails closed. (Signed) OLIVER, Premier. THE PREMIER OF ONTARIO CABLES TORONTO, December 12,1919. "Prohibition in Ontario has 'had wonderful'effccts in reducing crime, improving business, increasing savings, and bettering moral, physical, and financial conditions of the people," (Signed) DRURY, Premier. . , ■ In October, 1919, Ontario carried permanent Prohibition by a nlajority of 300,000. j [WHEN HANDING IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT FOR INSERTION IN "THE DOMINION" THE ORIGINAL CABLE MESSAGES AS RECEIVED WERE SUBMITTED FOR PURPOSES OF. VERIFICATION. ] 4 7 Sam. Gompers Cuts No Ice Detroit Mayor Calls him to Book Mayor Couzen of Detroit refuted the statement of Mr. Gompers that the labour situation is acute in Detroit. Mr. Gompers had stated that Prohibition was responsible for the spread of Bolshevism and I.W.W. doctrine throughout Detroit. The Mayor pointed out that the best evidence that there is nothing acute in Detroit's industrial situation is that 1,100 ■ policemen are "all'dressed up and have no place to go," and Dr. James W. 'Inches, police commissioner, agrees with the Mayor.—"American Issue," July 2(1, 1919.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 70, 16 December 1919, Page 15
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