[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sun,—Throughout most of the
articles and letters that have appeared on this subject, two facts contrive to impress them- selves on me ; firstly, that in most instances it is not " world- wide" publicity that has been urged, but increased publicity in Great Britain. Doubtless this is necessary, though probably not possible at present, except through educative channels other than paid space in the Press. But it still seems urgent and obvious that the greater need lies outside the British papers.
Secondly, it seems to be generally taken for granted that wider publicity must necessarily entail vast expenditure. This would follow, naturally, if the questionable method of paid advertisement were tried. I should, however, like to point out most emphatically that during over a year's travel and League educational activities in South and East Africa, not once did Press publicity cost me anything.
May I suggest, therefore, yet again, that it is almost certainly Possible to evolve a plan of closer co-operation between news- paper editors in distant countries, branch secretaries—where they exist—and persons in this country who have knowledge of the League.
Members of League of Nations Union branches have constantly been known to ask for " a practical job." Surely out of the present large number of members a few might be found who have the ability and leisure to undertake appropriate and regular contribution of League news to distant lands. Details such as whether this were done by voluntary effort at headquarters of the League of Nations Union or by individual members in certain branches are merely matters of organization.—I am, Sir, &c., M. E. ROBERTS. Champions, Litnpsfield, Surrey.
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