15 DECEMBER 1923, Page 12

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Enclosed herewith are the

replies from our two can- didates (Knutsford Division) when your question on the .Referendum was put to them.

Asked the question at Prestbury (Cheshire) on November 30th, Brig.-Gen. E. Makins replied :- ' I am in favour of a Referendum on a Capital Levy and other Bills of importance, but I consider this election takes the place of a Referendum on Tariff Reform."

[These are not his exact words but convey his meaning.]

Sir A. L. Stanley, the Liberal candidate, wrote :-

" Mr. Cliff has forwarded me the question you sent up to him regarding a Referendum. My .teply is that I should favour —I am, Sir, &c., R. M. GARNETT.

Bridge House, Prestbury, Cheshire.