6 APRIL 1934, page 20

Swiss Neutrality For Austria • . [to The Editor Of

TIIF..SPECTATOR.1 SIR,—The declaration of Dr. Benes in favour of Austrian neutrality guaranteed on the Swiss model 'compels both Britain and the United States to consider what......

The Case Against A Rodeo

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The National Sporting Club intend to hold a Rodeo in London during this summer, and the R.S.P.C.A. intend to do their utmost to prevent......

The American Latchstring

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The English traveller in the United States seldom hears a pleasanter remark from any friend, new or old, than " The latchstring is out,"......

Music Passion Music

THERE was a time when Good Friday in this country was ruled and regulated by Handel's Messiah. Except for Stainer's Crucifixion (which still enjoys a hole-and-corner existence),......