[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTLTOR."1 Sus,—May I express
my admiration of the practical good sense of your article on the nationalization of the drink trade:: Such a course as you suggest would, in my opinion, exest powerful moral influence upon the nation,and,notwithstanding the objection raised by your correspondent elsewhere in you, Pages, eliminate the baneful political influence exerted by the "Trade," to say nothing of increasing revenue and reducing waste.
Mr. Wilson naturally voices the opinion of the organization he represents. But does he seriously think the British public, with its innate dislike of coercion, would tolerate ProhibitionF Prohibition is, in fact, impracticable. That being so, what alternative is left? None, I suggest, but State ownership, involving as it does control by the people, with due regard for all legitimate interests involved. But how would you sug. 'gust that that control should be exercised—by a Civil Service Department, or by a Board representative of all interests: —I am, Sir, &c., E. E. CRANFIELD. Queen's Hotel, Brighton.
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