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Why The New Zealand Alliance . , accepted the proposals of the * National Efficiency Board FOR The Prohibition OF THE Liquor Traffic 1. It is imperative to have the traffic ended, (a) That the prolongation of the life if at all possible, before the conclusion of Parliament has already given of the War- \ ’’The Trade” an extension of a year 2. The ordinary Poll was postponed in beyond the three years tc:m to 1917, and there is no hope of its being which they were entitled as a retaken this year (1918). suit of the poll of 1914. 3. Even if an ordinary Poll could be se- (b) That if the ordinary Poll had cured in 1919, and if National Prohi- been taken in 1917 the probability bition were then carried, it would not is that National Prohibition won! 1 come into effect until 1924. have been carried, and if not, that 4. The ordinary Poll is taken on a handi- many electorates would have carcap vote. R ried no-license which would have 5. The Efficiency Board’s proposal pro- become operative in July of this vides for an immediate Poll, and for the year (1918). coming into operation of National Pro- ‘9. The annual cost to the Dominion in hibition, as soon as the vote is carried. moral wreckage cannot be estimated. Exemptions will be clearly provided for It has greatly increased dming the \\ ar. alcohol for scientific, industrial and and it ss feared that its extent will L e medicinal purposes, and wine for sacra- appallingly greater if the traffic is in mental use. It is clearly understood existence when the War ends. Ihe also that the Board intended the vote Alliance therefore, bitterly as it regretted to be upon a simple majority basis. lire necessity for any payment whatever. 6. The direct annual cost of the traffic is could net accept the responsibility of not less than £4,500,000, and the in opposing this Business Men’s Movement, direct cost is at least as much more. which contained so great pionuse cf The maximum amount suggested by the the immediate abolition of the traffic. Board, as payment for njinpensation The Alliance has already made :t» clear does not exceed £4,500,000. The sav- to the Government that the proposal has ing to the Dominion during the 4v years been accepted under war conditions, and only would therefore be between £30.000,000 that the traffic may be ended at once. If and £40,000,000. this Poll is not granted. .k-mund wiil be 7. The Board was satisfied that its pro made for National Prohibition, without anv posal was not onij'*'a sound investment,” payment whatever, upon simple rr>;-joi ity but would also “promote permanent rote, and to become opera’he immeniaiely. national efficiency.” Should this be reiused the next iceli;.mentB. In estimating the amount cf compensa- ary Election wd! be icught upon the right tion to be paid the following facts mr.sr of the people to have legislative effect given be taken into consideration-— to the:r legitimate denw.ic®. The National Efficiency Board considered the evidence oi over 60 witnesses, representing producers, manufacturers, merchants, brewers, hotelkeepers, employers, and others. Judicial. Magisterial. Medic?.] ?.nd Military evidence was taken. The Board reported: “From a national efficiency point of view the Board is convinced that it would be beneficial to the nation and conducive to the well being of the people that the importation, manufacture and sale of wines, beer and spirituous liquors (including medicinal preparations containing alcohol) should be prohibited.” The Board proposed: “That legislation be passed submitting the question of National Prohibition to a vote of the people at the earliest possible moment, and that such should be upon the basis of immediate prohibition, accompanied by reasonable compensation to the interests affected.” The Board is satisfied “that compensation based upon the foregoing lines would be a sound investment for the State, and that the cost would be recouped by increased national efficiency." The Alliance Monster Petition will give us the PoII—SIGN TO-DAY _ N.Z A. E fficicncy Serirw—2
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VIII, Issue 216, 14 August 1918, Page 7
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