10 MAY 1946, page 13

Muslim India

Sm,—In the death of Edward Thompson, India has lost a true and sincere friend whose whole life was given to work and writing for the cause of Indian freedom. Janus writes truly......

" Liberals Undaunted

Six,—There are two points which require an answer in Mr. Neil Mac- Pherson's letter in your issue of April 26th. Firstly, vested interests. The application of Liberal principles......

Leasehold Houses

SIR,—May I add something to the valuable contribution of "H. T. S." in your issue of the 3rd instant? There are undoubtedly many abuses of the ground-rent system, when operated......

Death Duties Folly

Silt,—Mr. P. E. Roberts, like Mr. Hugh Daltortp,ueats the maximum rate of death duties as 75 per cent. It is in fact a good deal more. There are expenses of administration, and......

" Prospects In Greece"

Sis,—In the letter on "Prospects in Greece," published in your issue of May 3rd, your correspondent, Mr. Pat Sloan, makes the statement that "notorious Fascists and......

The Palestine Report

Sin,—The Palestine Commission's report refers to " the fiery spirit of nationalism so marked in Jewish schools." During my service with the Royal Air Force in Palestine, from......