11 JUNE 1937, Page 19

JAPANESE EXPANSIONISM

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.]

Sut,—Your correspondent, Mr. Jenkins', reply to my letter about Japanese expansion once again reveals familiarity with a type of paper to which discriminating minds do not attach too much importance.

I note that he makes no attempt to answer my question. Perhaps he does not understand it. May I therefore be allowed to put it again, this time more simply. "Can Japan solve her population problem by peaceful means if at the same time she is denied economic expansion ? " Perhaps Mr. Jenkins will try and give an unprejudiced answer ; at least he might suggest some alternative method of solution by "peaceful means."

If the endeavour leads him to study the writings of those who are competent to speak on Japan, I think we may expect an Illuminating and somewhat different contribution in these columns from his pen.—I am, Sir, &c.,

The Vicarage, Broxbourne, Hens. W. H. MUR :KY WALTON.