[To THM EDTTOR OF PHI "arse/Arent:1 Sin.,—As a constant reader
of the Spectator, I note a letter describing an interview with John Bright. So closely follow- ing the death of his dearly loved sister, Priscilla McLaren, it seems unsympathetic. John Bright's strongest work was to obtain representation for men taxpayers. He did not live
long enough to appreciate the demand of the still unrepre- sented women taxpayers.—I am, Sir, &c.,
A NIECE OF JOHN BRIGHT.
[We were not aware of the recent death of Mrs. McLaren. We cannot, however, say that, had the fact been in our mind, we should have rejected Mr. Tallack's letter on that ground, so entirely inoffensive did it, and does it still, seem. Never. theless, since it has in fact given pain to a member of Mr. Bright's family, we can unreservedly express our regret—and here we are sure we speak also for Mr. Tallack—that the Letter should have appeared.—En. Spectator.]
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