THE MOST INSPIRING WAR IN BRITISH HISTORY.
[To ens EDITOR or Tax "ErICTATOR..] Sin,—In your issue of Tune 5th Mr. L. G. H. Horton-Smith writes "The can has got to set—now, once, and for ever— either on the British Empire or on the German Empire." What evidence has he in support of this remarkable state- ment, which, if a "fact" as he calls it, would justify one corn. Indent as much as the other in engaging in this awful struggle ? There is surely plenty of room for both Empires on this planet, if only the respective Governments and peoples are ready, after the war, to recognize this, and to live side by side, without jealousy, in "fruitful strifes and rivalries of peace." Doubt- less mush of the conduct of Germany, before and since the war, may give some cause for despairing of such as issue; but it is not for Englishmen to be the first to say that it is out of the question. Let us show in advance our readiness to make such a blessed consummation possible. Let us work and pray for "a new order, wherein the nations may live together in trust and fellowship, in the emulation of great achievements and the rivalry of good deeds."—I AM, Sir, Stc.,
[We might ask Mr. Howard Hodgkin what evidence be has in support of his belief that the German Empire, or rather its ruling military caste, for its people do not count, will in the future live together in trust and fellowship with other nations. We will not, however, press the question, for after all there is something fine in his optimism and faith in the Germans some day coming to themselves. As long as we do not allow faith in the ultimate regeneration of Germany to weaken our arm in the overthrow of the curse of Europe such faith is sound enough. We prefer, however, to postpone these speculations till the war is over. At present our business is to fight.—En. Spectator.]
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