The Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10. 1919. "A SHOCKING EXAMPLE"

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11959, 10 December 1919, Page 4

The Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10. 1919. "A SHOCKING EXAMPLE"

IT is related that in the early clays of the temperance ,movement some lecturers enforced their arguments by exhibiting some dilapidated aocial wreck as a "shocking example" of the results of intemperance. At the present tinie'"Queensland presents a "shocking example" of the dire effects tnat follow when a country is ruled by political extremists and reckless demagogues. For soaao time Labour agitators pointed to land as an example of the beneficial effects of 1/abour rule, but now it stands as a warning to the whole world. It was made a "corpus vile" for the Labour experiment'r, and it is now a country bankrupt in Gnance, and with a greater army of unemployed than any other country south of the Equator. Its condition was foreseen by everyone who had studied political economy, ;|ust as the prudent in our own country foresee what must be the inevitable, result if the extreme Labour Party gain control in New Zealand. The Queensland people, by reason of their apathy, allowed the Labour Party to gain ascendancy, and for some years it has boen governed on the principles enunciated by Cade, with most deplqrable results The Labour Party are now trying hard to find excuses ! : or their failure, and they ascribe it chiofly to the drought, ignoring the fact that the drought was not confined to Queensland, and that other States, blessed with more sensible government, are not in the same hapless condition. The lesßon of Queensland io, that a people deserve to suffer if thoy allow them elves to be misruled, and if they do not take evcrv possible care to ensure the election of men who can be trusted to administer the affairs of tho country in a sane manner, and endeavour to promote the welfare of all the people, Queensland i.as allowed a faction to rule it, and the results have been as lamsntable as they were inevitable

THAT • the New Zealand Racing Clubs treat horse-ownors much more liberally than the Clubs do is evident from the report from London that the owners in England contribute much more to ihe stakes. This is surely greatly to the credit of our clubs for many reasons. One of these is that they are comparatively young' clubs, and have had to incur great expense in forming courses, erecting buildings, etc. Another is that instead of being encouraged > by the State, because of } their influence on horse-breeding. ! they are penalised by heavy taxation ! which is levied not only on the com- ! mission they earn from the totaiis- | ator, but on the whole of their income from all sources. They are not taxed merely on their profits, though that itself would be bad enough, and in one case recently the stewards of a young club, afier having held a very successful meeting, had to po to the Bank and obtain an overdraft on their personal security, wherewith to pay the Government tax which had also taken all the profits. Even suoh treatment, however, does not kill the noted for its prolific crops will soon be as noted for the enterprise shown by Mr S. Josephs, at whose weilstocked store residents of the district may procure any and everything, There is 110 need to motor away—the stock is new and prices are as cheap as , im the towns. Goods purchased in bulk may be obtained at wholesale prices. A discount of Is is given j off purchases of £l, and ls.6d off £a

and over. The shop is well-lighted, and as -soon as necessary, labour can be obtained this is to be still further improved. Just now Mr Josephs is showing a big range, in groceries, crockery, ironmongery, drapery and clothing. In this latter department Mr Josephs has an experienced tailor on # ie staff, and it is intended to make a feature " of made-to-order garments. The proprietor does not Qlaim to be a chemist, but has a large stock of medicinal and toilet preparations. Farmers should note that they may obtain all seeds and manures at merchant's prices. Big preparations are being made lor Christmas trade. The shop has been tastefully decorated and the stock of fancy goods and confectionery makes a pleasing display which should appeal to the youngsters and result in big business. There is also a good display of jewellery and travelling trunks for Christmas trippers. Goods are delivered throughout the Sandon, Mt. Stewart, Ohakea, Makowhai, Rongotea Siding, Carnarvon and Bulls districts, and to ensure speedy delivery the enterprising proprietor is arranging a motor delivery.