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Show BARS UNDER BAN IF MEASURE PASSES VICTORIA, B. C, Feb. 12 -Stringent control of the liquor trade in British Columbia is proviaed In a bill prepared by lremier Oilier io be introduced in tne provincial jegisiai'ir next w The premier, in outlirt-ng the measure meas-ure today, said It would holish bars and saloons, prohibit Mile to miners, and provide for tb eautblishment of government lujiior stores in lrge centers, cen-ters, whUh would be conducted at a I small profit. Illicit buying will be made a punishable offense, with the I municipalities receiving i0 per cent uf all fines Imposed. I The proposed bill would place the liquor business under control of a new nonpartisan board. |