ALCOHOL AND THE ARMY.
[To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR,—As one of the heaviest drinkers of our mess, and speaking for two others, I write in appreciation of the line you have adopted with regard to the prohibition of alcohol. We sincerely hope that the English and French Governments will unite to effect a complete prohibition. On looking over my orderly room cases for the last few months I note that, with few exceptions, all the offences are attributable to drink, and the exceptions are trifling affairs. There is a question as to whether in the absence of alcohol men may not turn to another and more dangerous vice. Regarding the officers, the raising of prices is useless, as it merely means that other expenses are curtailed. The only cure, and the one sincerely hoped for by those of us who view with apprehension our steadily increasing use of alcohol, is its total effective prohibition, both in England and Franco.—I am, Sir, &c.,
Carman
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