Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in the consumption of spirits, wine and beer. It is estimated that in dollar volume, the annual outlay is now practically double what it was before the war.
From William Lyon Mackenzie King
Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones.
Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to the best and most useful effect according, to the physical capacity and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort.
Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.
Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.
I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number.
From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is their desire to help in every way to make Canada's war effort as effective as possible.
Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.
Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.
Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talks of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile.
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