Reply to President Wilson's Note was published in the papers of Thursday. It was written for the British Ambassador at Washington to communicate to the President. The British...

essential that Germany's methods should be brought into dis- repute. It must be shown that it does not pay (we paraphrase Mr. Balfour's better language for the sake of brevity)...

without reserve, and Sir Francis Elliot, the British Minis- ter, has returned to Athens after having spent a month on board a ship of war at the Piraeus. It may be assumed that...

of raids, always to the great advantage, on the balance, of the British and French troops. It is very interesting to notice that the Germans, borrowers of other people's ideas...

in Southern Moldavia is to force the Gyimes Pass by indirect means. The direct attack on the pass did not succeed, but it is most im- portant for the Germans to obtain...

has also been checked. The Russians have recaptured the village of Vadeni, half-way between Braila and Galatz. The Germans have not yet crossed the Sereth at any point. It must...

NEWS OF THE WEEK T HE news from Rumania is more satisfactory than any that has been received for some weeks. The worst seems to be over. The Rumanians, so far from having been...

gratis, an Eight-Page Supplement, containing the Half-Yearly Index and Title-Page—i.e., from July let to December 30th, 1916, inclusive.

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as well as an indisputable point in the arraignment of our enemies. We quote it textually:— "If at this moment there be an established historical fact, it is the aggressive...

his people, telling them that the Allies have rejected his " honest peace offer " and avowed " their lust for conquest." " Burning indig- nation and holy wrath will," he thinks,...

Allies, there is a Belgian Note in which, while endorsing the full Reply, the-Belgian Government express their special gratitude to the Government of the United States for their...

for a League to Enforce Peace and the answer, that we will here only point out once more that the Reply speaks of " a League to ensure peace," whereas we think we are right in...

we took up in regard to Austrian possibilities, there comes a curious rumour vid Switzerland that the Austrian Emperor and the Imperial family generally have been transferring...

Mr. Wilson that the belligerent Powers should define in the full light of day their aims in prosecuting the war. The Allies of course find no difficulty in answering this...

alive to the losses and suffering which the war causes neutrals as well as belligerents, but they cannot hold themselves responsible, since they did not desire or provoke the...

the Allies to Mr. Wilson's Note. It is a singularly able document, and, needless to say, is couched in the most courteous terms. After stating with the graces of old-fashioned...

expressed with wonderful completeness and precision. It may interest readers of the Spectator to compare them with our amateur efforts. The only difference between our suggested...

talk about peace, Germany issued to the neutrals onJanuary llth &rhetorical Note repudiating all responsibility for the continuation of the war. The Note accused the Allies of a...

been any real doubt on the subject, that the Allies repudiate in the strongest way the notion that they desire to exterminate or maltreat the German peoples. This paragraph of...

graceful French mould in which the Reply has been cast. We quote it to show that France, whether suffering or at ease, is always neat, tidy, and mannerly :- "United in the...

from Shalal, sixteen miles east of Rafa. This force was engaged about four miles from Rafa and entirely destroyed. It appears that sixteen hundred unwounded prisoners and four...

an enthusiastic send-off to the new Loan. Mr. Bonar Law explained the terms in a very direct and lucid manner, and Mr. Lloyd George roused his audience with eloquence and good...

excellent, and has no doubt had a very good effect throughout Egypt and the Moslem world. It is characteristically British that the great Turco-German offensive upon Egypt,...

There are two issues—one at 5 per cent. subject to Income Tax, and the other at 4 per cent. not subject to Income Tax. The issue price -of the 5 per cent. Loan is £95, and it...

been once more exposed. Bopp, the German Consul-General- at San Francisco, his Vice-Consul, and a military assistant have been convicted, with two Americans, of plotting to blow...

orders. Millers are to extract another 5 per cent. of flour from wheat, making 81 per cent. in all, or may add flour from other grain to make up the required percentage....

of Count Alexandre Benckendorff, the able and popular Russian Ambassador in London. He had lived here since 1903, and had co-operated most assiduously in the building up of the...

very spirited action which took place on January 9th in what is roughly called the Sinai Peninsula, but which in its northern extremity should more accurately be called the...

in order that be may represent the Union of South Africa at the coming Imperial War Conference. General Botha is unable to leave South Africa, partly because the Parliamentary...

of feeling , which a Devonshire- country gentleman might have for a 'Manchester or Glasgow millionaire who not only was deter- mined to ran him, but had 'actually run him into...

Jan.18th.

LEAGUES TO ENFORCE PEACE. T HE Allies' Reply to Mr. Wilson's Note is not only a very able but a very wisely and happily worded document. In no particular is it more happy than...

W E have dealt elsewhere with the peril in which, under modem naval conditions, a nation is placed during war time when it has to depend for the livelihood of its people upon...

moment is how to grow more food. The time is already long past for winter sowing, but every day that passes without a step forward being taken in the organization of agriculture...

T HE Press has done very useful work in popularizing the terms of the new Loan but wo doubt whether sufficient stress has even yet been laid on the magnitude of the financial...

C AN history show anything comparable to the state of mind of the German nation at war ? For spiritual and mental arrogance, for egotism, for dire failure to see the point of...

and things, but it does not seem at first sight possible to find it in a suet dumpling. Yet the other day when making that delectable compound, a boiled apple...

BREAD OR BEER ? [To THE EDITOR. OP TES " SPECTATOR.") Ent,—At the present time it is worth inquiring whether a greater gain of food material can be secured by compelling...

STATE PURCHASE. (To rzoi EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR.") SIR,—Stick to your guns and insist on " Purchase " of the " Trade." It is an honest solution of the drink question, and...

official in a fairly large brewery, and as such am not in favour of losing my means of living. I am also a citizen of Great Britain, and as such recognize the absolute necessity...

(To TES EDITOR or nic " SPEcraroic."1 S114—I think the following facts may interest your readers in regard to the many problems connected with the national expendi- ture on...

THR " SPECTATOR.") received the other day a letter from a University woman engaged in "Welfare Work" among women and girls who are employed in munition-making at certain large...

(To THE EDITOR OF TAR " SPECTATOR.") Sia,—It would be interesting to the medical profession if you would kindly answer the following questions: (1) In our victorious wars the...

(To THE EDITOR or ma " SPECTATOR.") SIR,--I have been a regular reader of your paper for thirty years, and have worked for twenty years in a parish where there are now fifteen...

SPECTATOR. SAR,7Was it not Cato who tried to prevent Cornland being turned into vinehurd in Italy; so diminishing the land's food product? Ninety-nine per cent, of prizes given...

Now is- the time for drinking, now; Now; now; the dance,be fast and frees Once more to-day the gods allow Their feast and ancient . Pageantry. Till now, the wine long stored at...

(To THZ EDITOR or Tax " SPECTATOR.") . Sea,—The most eloquent advocate for "Down Glasses during the War " is Horace. We may cease to read the classics, but we have not yet...

ARTHUR W. amens, Esq., K.C. Dna SIS,—I am very much interested in a movement whose object it is to press upon the Government the urgent need which there is at the present...

(To THE Berzon or THE "Sescrsroa."1 Sie,—I should be much obliged if you would kindly allow the following correspondence to appear in your paper.-1 am, Sir, &c., ANDREW...

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] Sie,—The name of Frederick the Great is often mentioned in these days. In a striking letter in last week's Spectator he is referred to...

1917. DEAR Sra,—In reply to your letter of 6th January I am in sympathy with The Strength of Britain Movement,' and would support any legislation the Government may bring...

January 9th, 1917. DEAR Sia„—In reply to yours of the 6th inst., I fully recognize the importance to the nation of further large restrictions on tho output and sale of...

rro THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR.") Sia,—At a moment when German statesmen pretend to be aghast at the mere thought of Russia coming to Constantinople it may interest your...

(To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—III the Spectator for January 13th, p. 33, you incidentally observe: " In running amok at sea she [Germany] is sinking the very ships...

(To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR.") Sie,—In your issue of January 6th you published a letter from " A Faithful Reader " on the present food shortage in Germany. Your...

[To me EDITOR or TEA " SPECTATOR."] Sue,—We are seeking to organize the labour resources of England. Are the clergy to be excluded? Here is a philanthropic effort to avoid...

[To THZ EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."] Bra,—Your courteous but critical comment (in your "leader" of Saturday last dealing with " The Rome Conference and Bonds of Alliance ")...

[To THIS EDITOR OP TER " SPECTATOR."] SIE,—Your article on "Austrian Possibilities" is most timely, and has already been underlined by current events. It is well known to...

[To TES EDITOR or TES eamereroa."] Sra, — Will you allow me to add a few lines to your obituary notice of Reginald John Smith? I want to recall him not as a , public person,...

OF THE " SPECTATOR."] Sin,—Once more, and for the third time, the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John appeal to the ever-generous public to assist them in...

(To THE EDITOR or THE " SPEcTAToa."1 Sra,—We have reason to believe that there is in the country a supply of talent and energy available for useful work which at present is...

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."' SIR,—In the article, "Theodore Watts-Dunton," in your issue of December 16th, has not an error been made in referring to " the house of...

(To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."' Snr,—The following extract from the letter of a young Australian lady, a Roman Catholic of Irish descent but Colonial born, may be of...

glad to see that an endeavour is being made to get as much food out of the ground as possible, and I think now would be a very suitable time if the farmers and small-holders...

(To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."' SIR,—With reference to this letter in the Spectator of December 16th, you will remember what the immortal Mr. Jorrocks said when asked if...

rro THE EDITOR OP TEL "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—It has been my good fortune to transmit to the men in the field some thirty-two thousand sweaters since the war broke out. Sir Edward...

Owner; to the large and continued demand for copies of the poem entitled " Christ in Flanders," which appeared in our issue of September 11th, 1915, it has now been reprinted in...

Tat leading article in the Spectator on the death of Lieutenant Hankey and his article " Don't Worry " have been republished as a leaflet by Messrs. W. Speaight and Sons, 98-99...

[To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR:] Ent,—May I congratulate you on opening your columns to a free discussion of the drink question? If the Prohibitionists have a strong case,...

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR. " ] Sin,-1 believe there are many puzzled housekeepers who, like myself, are anxious to do their duty, but need information which would throw...

[To THE EDITOR Or THE " SPECTATOR. " ] Sin,-Tbe urgent necessity of a library for the blind where manuscript Braille music can be borrowed is in these times manifest to all of...

or initials, or with a pseudonym, or are marked " Commtsk voted," the Editor trust not necessarily be held to be in agreement with the views therein expressed or with the mode...

for the Scottish Women's Serbian Hospital Fund, making a total of £214 19s. 6d.

THE LAST SUNDAY OF TERM. (Morituri to staulant.) Now that with outstretched arms we stand For the last time before thy throne, Dear mother of the fostering hand, Deal...

BRITISH AGRICULTURE : THE NATION'S OPPORTUNITY.* " It has been said that ' the history of English agriesdture is the history of a series of changes from amble to pasture and...

Is this delightfully written series of essays Mr. March Phillipps philoso- phizes on the meaning of the war. As he says, failure to find a morally satisfying meaning in this...

Or the many soldier-poets whose loss we deplore, Lieutenant William Noel Hodgson,' of the 9th Devons, stood in the first rank. After a distinguished career as an athlete and...

Tar Rev. Charles Courtenay, Chaplain of Holy Trinity, Rome, has written a little over four hundred pages upon silence. He has produced an eminently readable and entertaining if...

(T. Nelson and Sons. Is. 3d. net.)—M. Lenetre, well known as a divoted student of the Revolution, gives in this book a detailed account of the terrible cruelties of Carrier,...

and Co. la. net.)—This amusing miscellany has been selected by Mr. E. V. Lucas from eight of Mr. Chesterton's books, preference being given to his humorous pieces. One of the...

We welcome this little book as a plain statement, not in technical language as a creed, but in the form of addresses, of what the - Evan- gelical Party in the Church of England...

motto in this oohs an does not neessssrilj pre:lois s:sSsszunst rerisw.I The Mysterious Stranger. By Mark Twain. (Harper and Brothers. is. 6d. net.)—This posthumous story is a...

6s. 6d. net.)—Miss Miner, as Secretary of the New York Probation and Protection Association, has done a noble work in rescuing many young girls from the streets and giving...