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Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14716, 4 August 1921, Page 4

CHI SERVE AL COMMUNE HA. CATTfVO PAUROME.

(HE WHO SERVES THE PUBLIC POLITICALLY HA? A SCURVY -MASTER. J

WORDS OF WISDOM ON FINANCE My Dear People.— There is an "old saying. "Critics require no brains, and that, is the reason why there are so re..ny." of course present, company excepted. We ail remember wi.'f, (luring the war period how those over military age and doing remarkably well exhibited their patriotism, also by exclaiming in a loud patriotic voice.' "We must see it through wit.h the last man and last shilling. What is money if we lost, our liberty?" More than a third of the Dominion's flower of its man-power was sent to the front, with no individual pecuniary benefit, though a large percentage returned maimed, also a large percentage paid the supreme sacrifice for our liberty. Surely we have not forgotten those heroic deeds so soon? Those who stayed at. homo in comfort had a remarkably prosperous time, but as things are now returning to normal too rapidly, they are blaming the Government for being too liberal in its expenditure, and adopting the "I told you so policy," which is always a sa£e one, as it is either disaster or success delayed, though several of those who arc now mouthing this policy were the ones who were spurring the Government on into expenditure regardless of cost. This is one specimen of many, to import foreign coal for the Railway Department to intercept strikes, and then when "cuts" were made or suggested, with increased tariff rates, the cry was that it was a retrograde step, and to co£c with the increased cost of living, "the employees' wages were increased, and all this abnormal expenditure was not passed on to the users of the railways on the same lines as commerce would have done, and naturally the railways show a loss, and this applies probably to other departments. Our soldiers returning caused numerous departments to be created to deal with their wants, which in due time will cease, but evidently the patriotic cry is forgotten. The people who are wailing for retrenchment, in the next breath are urging Government expenditure, running into millions, which under pre-war conditions would never have been dreamt of in such colossal sums, and when not so heavily indebted, but it is apparent the heavier wc get into debt the more reckless wc become, and I think it fc about time wc cried halt, to embarrassing the Government with the general elections not far distant. At the recent Farmers' Conference here are specimens of "man's inhumanity to man." A member, who is a free trader and noted for his illogical and impulsive comments, stated: "There must be no sentiment about Civil Servants losing their jobs. The cost of production (what production?) must be reduced, and the Government should see to it." Naturally, if cost of production is reduced, it is obvious prices, and probably consumption, will also follow. This .-i\e has evidently overlooked. Another member, in his unwisdom, stated, "Let tire useless members of the Civil Service be put on the land." This is a flattering compliment to those now on it. Here is another wise suggestion, that the Government be asked to purchase a lino of 20 steamers, to cost about £5,000,000, to carry farmers' produce on Mr Massey's return, as he will be in an excellent frame mind to answer it, when he nearly collapsed in raising the recent loan of £6,000,000, and no doubt witnessed hundreds of steamers belonging to powerful shipping companies laid up, for want of employment. Further comment is needless.

We have had about 10 years of phenomenal success, and, judging by the numerous loans that have been taken up when high rates of interest arc offered, and the amount of money squandered on pleasure, it is apparent we are not ycl bankrupt; but if we have over-speculated and run amok, it is not the Government's fault, though it is considered to be held responsible for the shortcomings of mankind when it is represented by M.P.'s. Champion suggests under the circumstances to have a stocktaking and' balance-sheet furnished of the Dominion's prospective position, and placed before the State's shareholders, and let us face the position calmly, and assist those in power to overcome the temporary difficulty, as we have not suspended payment, as our country is too rich to do so. All we want is time, and a number of our Modern Solomons chloroformed in the meantime. There is no necessity to gel "panicky," if you go in for Champion's system of gradual reduction, and with the rotary process, which will keep you very much alive on his Muscle Raiser Flour, but if inclined to be feverish, try Standard Soother, which will keep you normal. I am not downhearted. ~\T Auckland. 51

IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (Under this sign or standard thou shall compier pessimism). CHAMPION’S SPEECH FOR OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. (Copyright Protected). My Pear People,— ' New hope looms to-day. We are slowly but surely recovering from the wastes, sorrows, and utter disarrangements of lire cataclysmic war. Dominion prospects arc more than promising, now that our modern Soiornons arc chloroformed, and the promoters of the "I told you so”' policy silenced. Solvent financially, sound economically, sound physically, owing to the efficacious powers of Champion Muscle Raiser Flour and Standard Soother, unrivalled in genius for getting into debt, unexcelled in industry when protected from free trade principles, with sweated surplusages, and unwavering in faith, as we sent the last man and last shilling, as our patriotism was beyond the pale of filthy lucre. One outstanding danger to-day is the lendcney to turn to Wellington Rio Moratorium Act is continued. You may now proceed, one at a lime, without wrangling. God Save the King! V., AUCKLAND.