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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17255, 3 September 1919, Page 6

/ PRUDINS FUTURE (THOUGHTFUL OF THE FUTURE.) May the Gates of Eden open wide on Judgment Day Champion couldn't resist sending the following telegram to Mr. Parr, as it is one of the rare occasions, when off guard, that you can reciprocate with thoughtful and far. reaching advice gratuitously, and classed as an essential, because it can be "read and digested as quickly as Standard Gruel Meal. Oatmeal, and Rolled Oats, and of excellent value: — C. J. Parr. Esq., M.P.. Wellington. " There is balm in Gilead and a physician near. You intend to root out all kinds of exploitation by getting full information regarding producing cost and profit and to dispense with fines and wisely substitute six months' gaol; how tyrannical 'if anyone is a-doing of it ' Your idea is a capital one, and should apply to all profewsions, etc.. particularly the producing cost and profit, with capital invested in the shape ol working stock, with its market risks. It wa,<i recently stated through the proas that some professionals were paying income tax on incomes up to seventeen thousand pounds •vie '.£17,000) per annum (and doubtless complaining about the high cost of living, and condemning exploitation, which is only natural). The apparont danger of the age appears to be ihat the kettle is accusinij the pot of net be in white and when the accuser is not—or, more aptly put. ho that is without sin cast the stone. Champion has contracts to supply all the Government Clubs with his Standard products, so the menu will bo ail right, and the company later on.'' Without prejudice and with best wishes, V Auckland. 30/6,19. V., Auckland. " I would treat all »>ke, whether professionals or large merchants. Unfortunately professional fees remain same tariff during war; but business prices on other hand hav« soared heavenward. Would you accept position of chief investigation officer for Auckland to examine everybody's books and invoices? Reply urgent." 'Signed) C. J. Parr. 1/9/1919. C. J. Parr. Esq., MP.. Wellington. " Your apologetic rettteating telegram to hand this morning. Your indictment didn't include ' professionals,' but traders. Referring remarks that professionals are on prewar tariff, it must be of elastic character As you are aware, everything required by humanity has soared owing to world's shortage and a. higher standard of living, but these continual utterances by the inexperienced for electioneering purposes ought to be modified, and get on to something tangible to save the country, which is staggering; otherwise it will become deserted villages. The cry is for more production for our heavy taxation. Who is going I to take it on under your regime?as 'professionals' were never the backbone of any country. Tha ordinary business man and farmer would be much better off and happier if they sold out and put their money into Government Bonds fre«i of taxation, or let it out at six per cent.; enterprise would then cease, and unemployment and stagnation follow. I respectfully decline the position you offer, even if supplied with firearms. Yon omitted to state whether on your account as a Minister or for the Government? The elections are too handy to ensure safety, and my dear people -demand that 1 continue my good work. So adieu until we meet at Eden." Y t Auckland. 2/9/19. ABSIT INVIDIA (Let thero be no ill-will; envy apart.)