14 MAY 1937, Page 20

ADVERTISING IN " THE SPECTATOR " [To the Editor of

THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—In the Coronation issue of The Spectator appeared in most prominent positions two advertisements of publications questioning the continuance of the British Monarchy.

This made me wonder—would The Spectator have dared to advertise matter questioning the continuance in power of the financial interests—" The Twilight of the Bankers " ? No, of course they would not. The incident was full of significance. But it has not increased my respect for The Spectator.—Yours truly, NORMAN HOWELL. The Grange, Thwaite, Eye, Suffolk.

[The Spectator exercises no censorship of advertisements unless they are plainly offensive. It welcomes advertisements that do not offend against that condition, and would take not the smallest objection to " The Twilight of the Bankers " or " The Eclipse of the Bankers." Rates on application.—En. The Spectator.]