I think if an attempt be made to abate the evil of drunkenness it should be general, and not merely applicable to the soldiers, - it is as desirable for the sailor as for the soldier - The latter can be more easily held in check than any other class of men, and I therefore do not see the necessity for an alteration in the law - is it not possible to carry out the 2nd proposal of six Hope Grants in a certain degree? not giving non-commissioned Officer control over the shop; but requiring them to leave or by the adoption of other measures to prevent the evil complained of.
I am persuaded that if licensed houses are curtailed, unlicensed ones will increase and the results will be more injurious, worse liquor will be sold, and at a higher rate than that now offered in Licensed houses. I believe that bad liquor to be the principal cause of ...
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