LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
A VOICE FROM AMERICA.
[To Tax EDITOR Or Sea ..8PECT•70...]
San,—The trouble and difficulty which the War Office is having to procure adequate supplies of munitions of war is a great surprise to us Americans. It is more than this to the friends of liberal government in this great Republic; it is a painful revelation, for we are conscious that under a despotic rule a like situation could not exist—not for long at least. Nevertheless we hope that the character of British govern- ment will lose nothing of its democracy in trying to cope successfully with rebellions workmen. The splendid tributes of devotion and active assistance given to the Mother Country by the Colonies have profoundly impressed the entire world. It would be a pity indeed were this loyal and beautiful testi- mony to be offset by even a semblance of disloyalty or indifference on the part of any one in the Homeland. Such a thing is almost unthinkable. There can be no excuse for neglect of duty in these tremendously critical times, except illness of the worker, or the taxing of his forces beyond the limits of endurance. Ordinary conditions of life cannot prevail while the war lasts; the nation should thoroughly understand that, and should rise to the occasion. No one should dare to attempt to do as he pleases, and intractable and inexcusable recalcitrants should be dealt with in a manner that will make them sit op and take notice; no half-measures about it. However, I hardly think that any coercive steps will be necessary. British pride and patriotism will, I expect, soon right the unpleasant situation.—I am, Sir, dec., New York, U.S.A., May 281k. ANGLO-CELT.
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