24 OCTOBER 1908, Page 15

[TO TIM EDITOR OF THIS "SPROTATOR."] Sin,—As an old reader

of the Spectator, I have frequently noticed your expressions of surprise that neither of the great

parties has attempted to deal with the over-representation of Ireland. May I suggest that the solution of the riddle is probably that the Radicals do not wish to alienate We Irish vote, and the Conservatives are disinclined to diminish the efficiency of "Home-rule" as a weapon against their opponents P—I am, Sir, &c.,

AN IRISH UNIONIST.