14 APRIL 1939, Page 21

AN1 I-COMINTERN SPAIN [To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR] StR,—As

a contribution to the present international situation, General Franco's proposed signature to the Anti-Comintern Pact has little significance. Spain is already a German vassal in that the Nazis have established in Northern Spain submarine bases in Bilbao, Pasajes and Vigo, and are daily importing war material into the Peninsula. For what purpose

.ince the civil war is now ended? Until Spain regains her independence of action, General Franco's signature to any Pact—Anti-Comintem or Anti-Aggression—has only the same value as that of his Totalitarian Allies.—Yours faithfully, L. R. EDWARD MILLS.