1 JUNE 1956, Page 16

Sut,—In your"leading article (May 25) Y° 11 say: 'At least the

present tragedy of daily out' rage, destruction and murder [in Cyprus] can be ended; at least Cyprus can be restored to a place in the Western comity if the Government here is prepared to swallow its pride.'

I would make only two points : (1) How? Unless we 'sell the pass' cony pletely.

(2) Many of us feel that the persistent carping criticism of the Governments strong policy voiced by Lord Attlee and other members of the Opposition. and by responsible papers such yours, is actively impeding the, Government in their necessary but unpleasant task. A united front is absolutely necessary. I just cannot see how we can gainsay Mi* Paget's words—'the only thing now is t° govern and have the guts to govern,' 'Self" determination' is in danger of becoming ,a° doctrinaire fantasy. President Wilson has mu to answer for.—Yours faithfully,

SS