TIIE GOSPEL OF ECONOMY.
At first sight the task may seem to be almost an impos- sible one, but a closer examination of the problems will, I am persuaded, reveal ways and means by which the advantages of economy can be brought home to the mass of the electors. At first sight the difficulties in proclaiming a gospel of Economy amongst the mass of the people would seem to be insuperable. We all know, for example, that one of the largest outlays of the Exchequer at the pre- sent time is connected with the "Dole," while other outlays are also connected with various forms of enlarged social services. Naturally, therefore, the 'recipients of -these State bounties are quick to appreciate the • fact that economy in the National Expenditure may mean a curtailment of their benefits. Moreover, if 'the economic evangelist is to be honest—and that, of course, is essential —he -will. -not be able to -deny that • such- curtailment may be essential -for-any full progriimine 'of -real economy. Nevertheless, I am quite sure that until this problem not onlyJof obtaining the sanction of the people but of obtaining a mandat from _. the . people for__National Economy is solved, no real progress can be made.
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