Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws.
On behalf of the federal government, I wish now publicly to appeal to the provinces to lend their co-operation in furthering our country's war effort by effecting at as early a date as may be possible this much needed restriction.
Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.
Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talks of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile.