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Waikato Argus, Volume XXXV, Issue 5620, 28 May 1914, Page 1

Words of Wisdom TO MY PEOPLE,— When a demand arises for an article and if the supply should not be if'tS! equaJ to the demand, it: -eates a scarcity, t lsequently higher prices. English ideas and customs have been introduced into the Orient, and are spreading rapidly; this, along with the world's increasing population, has caused an extra demand for all kinds ot food, etc., and as the producing area has not increased correspondingly, it at once reflects on the producing countries and raises prices. Great Britain is the only free trade country of any importance in the world, In Great Britain, only a few days ago, a Commission was appointed to inquire into the reasons why the cost of living had increased. It has been officially stated, while the cost of living had increased 50 per cent, during the last twenty-five jears, wages had only increased 15 per cent, for the same period, to it is obvious taxing the land will not seduce the cost of living nor increase herworkers' wages, and the only remedy for Great Britain is Protection. The Orient has, and is erecting, huge industries uquipped with modern machinery, and to be worked with Asiatic labour. The question suggests itself to my people—how can any English-speak-ing country cope with this menace unless amply protected to save our industries and wage-eErners from being brought down to the Asiatic level. The Single Tax theory is absolutely one tax on the land and free trade. It is apparent it would not lesson the cost of production, but reduce wages to cope with Asiatic labour, augumented with modern machinery. There is still hope as I am credibly informed the success of the Single Tax policy will depend upon the world adopting it; this ought to ensure safety for a time. I ttrongly advise my people and the imaginary sufferers to feast upon the well-known recipes, prosperity and longevity, etc., viz.:— Ample protection on things we can produce and good wages—"CHAMPION MUSCLE-RAISER FLOUR" and "STANDARD " OAIMEAL and ROLLED OATS.—I remain, always at your service, CHAMPION. P.S.- Follow Canada's example and spurn Single Tax and Free Trade. THAT'S ALL. OLD SMUGGLER THE BEST