THE PROHIBITION POLL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17125, 2 April 1919, Page 10

THE PROHIBITION POLL.

Electors who aro still undecided as tc how they will vote allthe forthcoming Prohibition poll will do well to calmly analyse the arguments presented by both The Trade and the Prohibition Party. Supporters of the liquor traffic are mainly relying on the old catch cry of " Wowsers" in their efforts to discountenance arguments put forth by tthoso in favour of reform. It is well, therefore, to remember that an absolutely impartial and unbiassed report on the value of Prohibition Ho the nation is avail-abie for the consideration of everyone. The National Efficiency Board considered the liquor business, and beard evidence from every sect of tho community. The Trade 'placed its facts before tho board, and so did the Prohibition advocates, while the other sections of the communityfarmers, business (oik, iind workers— gave evidence Glance over the names of the members of tbo board which heard' the evidence. Thero is not one of them Ho whom the term '' wowser'' could be remotely applied. I Then read the reasons outlined in their { report recommending National Prohibition wit'l compensation." The board expressly stated that it had purely considered the matter from the point of view of national wealth and efficiency, and no moral considerations were allowed to weigh with it. Every patriotic citizen should bo guided by its decision. Therefore, strike out the top line on Thursday, April 10.