14 NOVEMBER 1885, Page 14

LORD ROSEBERY AND THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

rro THE EDITOR OF TEE " SPECTATOR." I SIE,-If the House of Peers were appointed by the Crown, it is conceivable that the opinions of one party would be unduly, if not exclusively, represented. If, on the other hand, the selection were made by the cumulative vote of the House of Commons, it is only reasonable to suppose that all parties would be propor- tionately represented. I venture to think that the difference in, the results arrived at by the two methods would be great and,

obvious.—I am, Sir, &c., HENRY G. OHRLY. Reigate Heath, November 12th.