LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
OUR DANGERS IN EUROPE.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR,—In a paragraph discussing an article of mine on Mr. Spenser Wilkinson's book, you allude to what I have said in regard to future dangers. In noticing my remarks on the chance that in some years' time we may, if we do not take steps to adequately defend ourselves, be exposed to a coalition led by Germany in which Russia and France would follow her, you call them prophecy. I make no claim to any pro- phetic powers, and have myself a wholesome dread of modern prophets; so that perhaps you will allow me to point out that there is no prophecy in my article. I do not refer to a cer tainty, but only to a reasonable possibility, for which it is the cheapest and the wisest policy to prepare, as we are perfectly able to prepare, ourselves.—I am, Sir, Sco., 76 Sloane Street, S.W., July 7th. CHARLES W. DILKE.
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