The Call To-day.

The call, to my mind, is for a co-ordinated and complete transport policy in the interests of the whole population of the Dominion, present and future. Years ago the canals of England were the last word in transport-(in many parts of the continent they are still)-but the railways superseded them. Perhaps in time something will supersede the railways.

Call together the all too numerous bodies who have to do with transport-the Railways Department, Highways Board, Road Boards, Harbour Boards, Marine Department, Public Works and Electrical Department and formulate a policy in conjunction with the Shipping and Transport Companies. But a Royal Commission is necessary to do the job properly.

Efficient transport is vital to a nation's trade! (Certain points referred to in Mr. Bowden's article will be dealt with in out next issue; others are covered by a statement made through the press by the Prime Minister on 1st December, but subsequent to the writing of Mr. Bowden's article.-Ed., N. Z. R. M.)