27 APRIL 1934, Page 18

GERMAN EX-COLONIES

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.]

SIR,—One reads in the Press the alleged " generous gestures " of various people who wish the German colonies to be restored to them. But I have not read one word about the wishes of the Colonies themselves. After all the talk about the rights of minorities, surely they should have some say in the matter ? It is highly doubtful if the African native wants to return to German rule ; it seems to me to be very easy to make " generous gestures " at other people's expense.