Dr. Butler goes on to say that thousands of women voters who were instinctively m favour of prohibition are, now that they have seen its practical results, as strongly opposed to its continuance. The prohibition mania is the most violent and obnoxious form of intemperance I have ever known, Dr. Butler declares. 'Its spirit and its method' are those of the Salem witch-burners of the 17th century. It has no regard for the Constitution save the Eighteenth Amendment, and no regard for law save the Volstead Act. It calls for the prohibition of alcoholic liquors to-day, but it may directed against free speech, free press, and free religious worship to-morrow. If it continues unchecked, it will destroy our national institutions."
The following may also be of interest The Wisconsin Legislature' has passed 'a resolution, by 47 votes to 43, in favour of the repeal of the State Prohibition Enforcement Law. The action is similar
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