A LETTER TO CAPTAIN BATHURST, [To MR EDITOR OP THE
" SPECTAT02.."1 Sin,—Enclosed is a copy of what I have written to Captain Bathurst. If other mothers would do the same, it might have some influence.—I am, Sir, &c., LILIAN GILCURIST THONPSON.
" Kippington Vicarage, Screnoaks, April 23rd, 1917. TO Tea Rr. now. CAPTAIN BATHURST.
Sne,—You state that the consumption of bread is fifty per cent. snore than supply in sight. It is also admitted that there is enough barley malted to brew beer till November, all of which good authority declares to be perfectly suitable for human food. I wish to warn you that the mothers of England will hold you as person- ally guilty if any of this is made into beer and their children suffer for want of food in consequence. You are the guardian of their lives and health. See to it that you do not let prejudice or rested interests turn you aside,—Yours truly, LILIAN 0/LCERIST Tuourso.u." [The spirit of our correspondent's letter causes us no surprise. M1 England and Scotland will soon be aflame with it. Her letter should, however, have been directed to Lord Devonport, on whom the responsibility rests. He is the Minister responsible, though the Prime Minister and the War Cabinet are also responsible. Captain Bathurst is not responsible. He is the mouthpiece of his Department, and as long as he is in office has to defend the policy adopted by his chief.—En. Spectator.]
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