13 DECEMBER 1940, page 14

Lord Craigavon

Sm,—I cannot find a single word of praise in the reference by " Janus " to Lord Craigavon—only its antithesis. Instead of saying! "He would fight to the death for partition and......

Indian Demands

SIR,—The caption of an article on India in your issue of Novem- ber a9th, "What India Wants," was very unfortunate. After reading it I suggest a truer title would be "What the......

English In The New Europe

SIR,—Whatever hesitation we in this country may feel about planning for a future Europe, two of our Allies have given proof of their confidence in that future by their signature......

Traffic Congestion

is fortunate that the mobility and flexibility of motor trans- port enables diversions to be made when any road is damaged by enemy action. Diversions, however, inevitably mean......

The Future Of Politics

Sm,—Your leading article on the reform of party politics raises the practical issue of electoral reform. The extent to which this can be effected must depend tiPon the degree of......

"false As A Bulletin ! "

Six,—Those who are familiar with Carlyle's Hero Worship may remember that in the last chapter, devoted to "The Hero as King," there is striking evidence that the enemy's......

Sir Walter And Napoleon

SIR,—In the Christmas Literary Number of The Spectator your reviewer cites without demur the statement that Sir Walter Scott never mentions the Napoleonic War in his novels. In......