..." We cannot conclude this part of our report without giving expression to our profound conviction, that no code of laws, however complete in theory,...proportion of enlightened and well-informed minds ; and if this be true as a general proposition, it is especially true in regard to matters affecting;...

...language. They express their profound conviction — " That no code of laws however complete in theory, can be expected to attain its object, unless men of superior education and intelligence feel it their duty to come forward to take part in its working. " The governing bodies must possess...

...however complete in theory, upon a matter of such importance and complexity as the health and well-being of the community, can be expected to attain its object, unless men of superior character and intelligence Men of throughout the country feel it their duty character to come forward...

...the exclusion of intelligence and sound judgment. In 1871 the Koyal Sanitary Commission reported " that no code of laws, however complete in theory,...its working. The system of self-government, of which we are so justly proud, can hardly be applied with success to any subject unless the governing bodies...

...persons Local Government may degenerate into littleness, for, as the Royal Sanitary Commission said : " No code of laws, however complete in theory, upon...to come forward and take part in its working." The matter of water supply is largely occupying the consideration of some of our large towns, especially...