'HOW TO HELP THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sht,—In the dispute between Italy and Greece the action of Great Britain has been based solely and wholly upon her status as a Member of the League of Nations. Our 'representative in the League speaks with all the authority of the Government behind him, but that authority is no greater than the weight of public opinion behind the Govern- ment.
How can we lend weight to that authority in the present issue ? Clearly by an immense addition to the membership of the League- of Nations Union. That Membership is, I think, some 800,000. This is not only a very small figure in relation to the population of Great Britain, but is insignificant in comparison with the number of those who are heart and soul in favour of the League but have not, so far, given an outward and visible sign of their support.
Now is the psychological moment for them to give that sign. How can they do so ?• -If they do not know of a local branch of the Union all they have to do is to make a postal order for is, payable to "League of Nations Union," cross it and send it with their name and address to the General Secretary, League of Nations Union,. 15 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. 1.
A great test is upon the League in which failure may easily mean an end of the League while success will open out bound- less possibilities. We all say we hate war. Here is a simple, cheap and effective way of showing that we mean what we say.
May I say that I have no connexion with the League other than membership of the League of Nations Union ?-
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