THE PEACE. BALLOT
[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.]
SIR, —I should like to corroborate Mr. James' opinion that the success of the Peace Ballot has exceeded the expectations of its supporters. As one who has addressed a considerable number of Union meetings in various parts of England during the past few months I have been most impressed by the interest and enthusiasm which the ballot has aroused.
During November and December the attendance and enthusiasm increased in noticeable proportions, culminating in a meeting last week at which a hall holding over three
dred was crowded. The ballot has made people realize that reasonably peaceful prospects in Europe are not merely pious hopes of idealists but a matter of practical politics.
It has taught members of the Union to lay less stress upon wanting peace and to concentrate on logical arguments regard- ing the collective system.
The fact that the French have now decided to follow our example should be noted by those who were so eager to criticize this move in its-early stages.—Yours, &c., ,
Primp S. MUM-FORD (Capt.).
St. Mary's Grange, Easthorpe, Kelvedon, Essex.
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