THE DRINK QUESTION [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,—I
want to thank you very heartily for the issue of the Spectator under date of June 20th. That issue contains the open letter which our Citizens Committee caused to be sent to citizens of the British Empire upon the question of co- operation in the observance and enforcement of our American laws on drink. And, in addition, permit me to express appre- ciation of your very splendid editorial comment, and to say that so far as I am personally concerned—and I think I can speak for the members of our Citizens Committee—I find myself in thorough harmony with the views you express.
I should like to leave no doubt in your mind as to the views we hold here concerning the spirit of the British people upon all questions of friendly co-operation with us of the United States. I believe very strongly that all good citizens of the British Empire will wish to assist us in the preservation of all our laws, and so far as this Committee is concerned, the real task to which we have given ourselves is that of arousing a deeper conviction in the citizenry of our own country toward a more profound respect for law and orderly methods of government. We are passing through a serious crisis in this respect, and therefore welcome any assistance which the British people can render.—I am, Sir, &c.,
FRED B. SMITH,
Chairman Citizens Committee of One Thousand. Headquarters : 105 East Twenty-second Street, New York.
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