14 MARCH 1908, Page 17

IRISH . CHARACTER.

LTO THE EDITOR or THR esexerkroa...] SIR,—III answer to " Cathal " (see Spectator of February 8th), let me say that 1 hope that in-all I have written aboutireland he will find appreciation of the amiable qualities of Irish character, and sympathy with the Irish people in their historical wrongs and misfortunes. But sure I am that he is their worst enemy who, either as an agitator or as a ruler lacking firmness in the performance of his duty, encourages in them a want of respect for law.—I am, Sir, &c., OoI.DWIN SMITH. Toronto.