28 JULY 1900, Page 14

THE SURRENDER OF MASON AND SLIDELL.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]

Siu,—The Queen at the time of the surrender of Mason and Slidell had no more to do with peace than you had. We had Mason and Slidell on board H.M.S. 'Nile' for three weeks. The latter occupied my cabin. The personal influence of Sir Alex. Milne, the Admiral, on Seward saved the situation. Seward was a great admirer of Milne. Slidell and Mason were surrendered in a quiet manner to Captain Hewitt, of the Rinaldo,' a small sloop. Admiral Milne saved this country from war with America.—I am, Sir, &c.,