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MR. J. TOWYN JONES, M.P.,…

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MR. J. TOWYN JONES, M.P., AND TEM- PERANCE REFORM. To the Editor of the Tyst. SIR,—As there seems to be considerable mis- apprehension concerning the attitude I took up at Llandrindod on the vexed question of Tem- perance Reform in Wales, I shall be glad if you will allow me to make my position, which is quite claer to me, clear to others also. I have consistently supported the effort to secure Prohibition for the period of the War, and for six months after. But War-time Pro- hibition, even if practicable, would not be a permanent solution of the Drink problem. I am extremely anxious to secure, if possible, some permanent contribution to the solution of a problem which has baffled all our efforts in the past. In my opinion, State Purchase and Local Option, as suggested by the Prime Minister, would be such a contribution. And is it not the one and only proposal which stands the slightest chance of being approved by Parlia- ment ? In my mind, to reject Mr. Lloyd George's suggestion is to postpone effective Temperance Legislation for a very long time. I have maintained for the last thirty years at Temperance gatherings in the Principality that Temperance Reformers in the past, by asking for too much, failed to secure any reform. It is to be hoped that at this critical juncture in the history of the movement wisdom will prevail in the Temperance ranks. I am, etc., J. TOWVN JONES.

CYNHADLBDD HEDDWCH.

PRYNU'R FASNACH FEDDWOL.

GWYBODAETH El EWYLLYS EF.*