16 FEBRUARY 1918, page 11

The Dog Tax.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] Sre,—Numerous suggestions are being made for an increase a the Dog Tax, and it appears likely that some one or other may be proposed in the......

Russia. And Germany.

[To THE EDITOR Or THE " SPECTATOR."] Sia,—History once again repeats itself in the present European situation. One hundred and fifty years ago, at the crisis of the Seven Years'......

Food For Racehorses Or Dairy Cows ?

(To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR.") SOY.—As I see that the Minister of Agriculture proposes to hold another meeting at which practical and representative agricul- turists may......

Home Rule Sophistry.

(To THZ EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR.") SIR,—In common with many other Unionists, I have been sur- prised at the stress laid by friends who have accepted Home Rule 'upon what......

"the Limits Of Pure Democracy." Eto The Editor Or The

" SPECTATOIL") Ste,—This admirable book by Mr.- Mello*, from which you gave Some very interesting extracts in your- issue of February 2nd, is• unfortunately, most......

Less Food—continued Food Destruction. (to Ma Editor Or The "

SPECTATOR.") 8111,—I certainly do not regard Mr. Winterton's letter in your issue of last week as containing evidence against the Trade, and if ha has nothing of a more reliable......

Potato Versus Rice Bread.

[To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."] Sia, We " bake at home." and ever since voluntary rationing was propounded we have found no difficulty in keeping well within ous allowance......

Portugal And The Allies.

(To ras Enrroa or THE " SPECTATOR.") Sia,—Portugal is unanimous in favour of the Allies and in favour of Senhor Sidonio Pass's Government. His extraordinary popu- larity is due......