THE DANGER OF A LABOUR GOVERNMENT.
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Lord Birkenhead's letter in the Daily Mail of the 7th inst. will, I am assured, represent the true opinion of the present political crisis of every man and woman who can clearly visualize the issues at stake. I for one absolutely agree with it.
Do you not, Sir, rather overlook the important subsidiary issues with which we are confronted ? I mean not so much the positive evils which would spring from a policed Socialist Government, as the negative—the insidious introduction of the dry rot of Socialism into the public services, for instance.
Another grave peril of which so far I have seen no mention is that which lies in the possible development of the two great strikes with which we are threatened : the Railway and Miners' strikes. Have you considered the results which may ensue from having a Socialist administration in power ? Supposing it should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity in the face of such a national crisis—how then ? In such case—a few days might determine the issue one way or the other. For the first time for—at all events—three centuries this country is faced with the prospect of being governed by men who will legislate in the interests of one section of the people, and not, as hitherto, of the nation as a whole.
That Englishmen would allow their liberties and rights to be bartered away tamely I don't for a moment believe ; that the justice of our cause would triumph I have not a shadow of doubt. But is it wise to set alight one's house in order to prove the efficiency of our Fire Brigade ?—I am, • Wimbledon.
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