[To vas EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR:]
you believe one who has spent long years in such places, there would be less drink and immorality among men in the outlying parts of the Empire, deprived of the refining influence of their countrywomen, if only some of the latter would go there too ? In any case, you cannot run an Empire on male emigration only. I also predict that there would be less ultra-feminist unrest among our women at home if the surplus went abroad.—I am, Sir, &c., D. S. S.
[We do not think that there are any signs of unwilling- ness on the part of Englishwomen to do their share of Imperial work by going out to distant parts of the Empire as the wives of officials. The pluck with which delicately nurtured girls face hardships, solitude, and the risk of life from dangerous climates is beyond all praise. But married officials are only possible when they are paid proper salaries. How can an East African official marry on a salary of £200? As we have said already, adequate pay is the first step to reform.—En. Spectator.]
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