The people of Canada do not wish as a result of mass immigration to make a fundamental alteration in the character of our population. Large scale immigration from the Orient would change the fundamental composition of the Canadian population.

Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war.

Each year, therefore, a dollar spent on alcoholic beverages has purchased a smaller quantity.

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.

I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number.

Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts before us, there is all too frequently a very real inclination to give way to dangerous tendencies merely as an escape from realities.

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.