21 MARCH 1998, Page 31

Sir: The tirade from Harold Evans reminds me of the

description of an eminent Victo- rian politician as 'a sophistical rhetorician intoxicated by the exuberance of his own verbosity'.

Should he write again, may I suggest that he be charged at advertisement rates. Your letters page is not for hogging.

T.C. Hearn

12 Hillside, London N8