26 JANUARY 1901, Page 16

LORD TENNYSON ON FRANCE AND REVOLUTION.

[To THE EDITOR OP.THE "SPECTATOR."]

SIR,—Your interesting article on "France and Revolution reminds me of a criticism by Lord Tennyson which I always thought an admirable instance of his singular sagacity and intuition in judging of the main aspects and currents of affairs. When the French Republic was established some one said to him it would never last. "Don't be too sure of that", said Lord Tennyson, "the French have now got what they

want. They'll be able to change their Government now as often as they like."—I am, Sir, &c., OXONIENSIB.