27 JULY 1951, Page 16

The Tshekedi Case

SIR.—The suggestion that both Tshekedi and Seretse should return to the Bamangwato country appears a dangerous remedy, in view of the excited ' state of the country. At a recent meeting I appealed to Tshekedi to take a- step which might well bring peace to his country almost at a -= single word. I appealed to him to make a voluntary renunciation of all intention to return to Bechuanaland until the Minister- considered that he might do so without risk of disturbance. By this self-sacrifice for the benefit of his.country, he would remove all cause of strife, and would add to the good name he earned during his regency. It would give him little happiness to return to his country by the aid of the armed forces of strangers.-1 remain, yours &c., R. G. ABERCROMBIE. Rutland Hotel, Glossop Road, Sheffield.