21 APRIL 1923, Page 22

Our Ruling Class. By Francis Francis. (A. L. Humphreys, 7s.

6d. net.)

A collection of political essays written to while away the enforced idleness of a King's Messenger during his journeys abroad. There is a vigour about them which suggests " Letting Off Steam " as an appropriate title. The author attacks Germans, ex-President Wilson and all politicians with a ready pen, which he dips in vitriol when discussing Mr. Asquith or Mr. Lloyd George. His outlook is still that of the recruiting poster.