17 MAY 1975, Page 3

Stop schmoozing

Sir: Since taking up the post of Secretary of State Dr Henry Kissinger has become universally acclaimed as a kindly new Messiah bringing peace to the world's trouble spots. In reality he is apusbhliocwityman well versed in the art of

The Viennese use the expression "to schmooze" meaning to soft soap, utter syrupy words, and what Dr Kissinger has been doing is to go about the world's capital centres seeking to establish a policy of friendship with all nations and now his policy is seen to have collapsed in Ind° China and in Cyprus.

On the other hand, the action of China and the Soviet Union to support their allies by military and-other means has paid handsome dividends in destroying their enemies and spreading world communism.

Constantine Fitzgibbon dealing with American-Soviet detente said the kissing had to stop. Israel and world Jewry must now proclaim, "Dr Kissinger, it is high time your schmoozing has to stop." Alhero Elder Garrett House, Harlington Place, Eastbourne, Sussex.