30 MAY 1931, Page 17

Letters to the Editor

[in r:Tea, of the length of many of the Idlers which we receive, we would remind correspondents that we often cannot give space for long letters and that short ones are generally read with more attention. The length which we consuler most suitable is about that of one of our paragraphs on " News of the Week."—Ed. SPECTATOR.]

DISARMAMENT. NEXT YEAR

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Next year's Conference -may prove to be decisive for the future peace of the 'world: Its' success in achieving an international agreement to reduce • substantially World. arma- ment expenditure will depend to a considerable extent upon the lead given by Great Britain. It is important, therefore, that the British delegation should be supported by a strong body of opinion in favour- of drastic reduction in the armed forces of

the world.

I shall be grateful if those interested and willing to help in a Campaign for International Disarmament, whether living in London or not, would communicate with me at the address below, stating the nature of assistance they can offer, viz.. :—

In Cash.—Cheques or Postal Orders being made payable to me or to the International Disarmament Fund.

:In Suggestions—for- the successful conduct of the Campaign. - By Personal Service—Organizing, speaking, office work and canvas- sing, either in the counties, in London or other towns, stating what kind of work they wish to do, the area in which they reside, and dates when their services would be available.

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