WORDS OF WISDOM

Thames Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 14668, 6 November 1913, Page 6

WORDS OF WISDOM

TO MY PEOPI4S*

When a demand arises for aw *i-

'cle, and if the supply should not *.*. uite equal to the demand, it creates scarcity, consequently higher prices. English; ideas and customs have been introduced into the Orient, and are jpreading rapidly; this, along with the world's increasing population, has cause., an extra demand for all kinds of food, etc., and as the producing, area lias not increased cones* pondingly, it at once reflects on the producing countries, and raises jWice*. ■ •: \,<J ■.;.-. ■ ■■:.■'■•■.- .■ •■;■". •;;'.■ Great Britain is the , pnly free trade country of any importance in the world. In Great Britain, only a few days ago, a Commission wasapointed to inquire into the reasons why the cost of living li ad increased. It has been officially stated, while the cost of U^g/ a faM>r©aßed,^|io::.ij.e^;, ©ant during the list 26 years,' wag^s had. only increased) !L5 per: .cent for the same period, sp it is pbvjouß taxing the land will not fed'iee the ctfst of living, nor increaHe the workers' ages, and the only remedy for Great ritainl is Protection.

The Orient has, and is, erecting, uge industries equipped with modern machinery worker, and to lo with Asiatic labour. The question suggests itself to my people—how can any English-speaking country cope with this menace unless amply protected to sate ov. hdustries and wage-earners from being brought down to the Asiatic lerel.

The Single Tax theory is absolutely one tax on the land and free rade. It is apparen. it would not lessen the cost of production, hut reduce wages to cope with Asiatic labour, augmented -with modern .machinery. There is still hop" 1 as I arc credibly informeu the success of the Single Tax policy will depend upon Svbe world adopting it; this ought to ensure safetr for a ? time.

During my varied experience 1 found that quack recipes were harmful to those with imaginary ailments, but they Lave the option of becoming well and remaining here if they will follow my advice. I strongly, advise my people, and '*■% b • imaginary sufferers, to feast,'upou the well known iwpes, prosperity, and longevity, etc., vis. :—■ Ample protection on things we cho produce* and good wages— "CßA SIMON. MUSGLE^BiAISER FLOUR" md "STANDARD" OATMEAL and ROLLED OATS. I remain, Always at your service, CHAMPION. P.S.-—FOIIOW Canada's example, and inject the Single Tax and Free Trade,