12 JANUARY 1951, Page 18

The Liberal International

SIR,—We am now entering the second half of the twentieth Century. If it carries on the tradition of the first half it is doubtful if civilisation will be able to survive it. If the free world can get back to the liberal (and I use the word in its broadest sense) traditions that prevailed up to 1914, it will not only survive, but triumph.

The Liberal International is working in every country where freedom of thought is still not a crime, to re-establish those liberal ideas and ideals which are the very framework of our civilisation. Its agents are carrying the same message into the countries now oppressed by totalitarian regimes. May I ask those of your readers who cling to the ideals of tolerance, liberty and justice, to help us in the great task we have undertaken. The Liberal International, which in this country is free from any party affiliation, can only do its job if it has the support of people of liberal outlook and intent. Will those who are willing to help please communicate with me. Let us turn this century from destruction to creation. Let us re-establish the belief in personal freedom and personal responsibility that is the only source of human advance. —Yours faithfully,

J. H. MACCALLUM SCOTT. Honorary Secretary, Liberal International—British Group.

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