During the past three years there has been a most deliberate and unjustifiable attempt to block several measures designed to relieve the suffering and want which exists throughout the Province. Everything that could be done to deceive the people has been done. Propaganda has been used over the air, on public platforms and in the newspapers which is an iniquity and a disgrace to any civilised people.

The people elected the Government to achieve a certain objective, but every possible obstacle has been placed in its path; its legislation has been held up by the Dominion Government or by reference to the Court. Every device has been used to thwart the Will of the People of Alberta. Almost every country in the world is in a state of war or preparing for one.

Solution of the Underemployment Problem and a state of so-called prosperity is being brought about by a programme of armament building, but by no other country except Alberta is the real cause of suffering humanity being fought.

We, the people of Alberta, are at war with International Finance. It is a war that is worth while because it means freedom and security for ourselves and our children for all time. It is a war in which human life need not and will not be sacrificed.

We have so far answered those who seek to discredit us with three years of honest, progressive Government and persistent effort. We have answered the destructive criticism of old party politicians with the mellowed tones of sound reasoning. We have answered the mailed fist of money dictatorship with the padded glove of peaceful fellowship, but war may have many phases, and if our battle must finally be won by still more aggressive methods, better we do it now, so that our children may enjoy the heritage it will be our privilege to hand on, in peace and security.

Anonymous - Alberta Canada 1938