20 FEBRUARY 1926, Page 18

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,- " The Monroe

Doctrine, the world is told, guides America's international relations. Yet, in spite of its abstract and negative character, and the fact that no European Power ever officially accepted' or endorsed it, the Doctrine is now regarded universally, if grudgingly, as a law that cannot be challenged."

I quote from the article in your issue of the 6th inst. (italics are mine) and would say that the implications of the Monroe Doctrine have been " officially accepted and endorsed " by all those Powers that subscribed to the Covenant of the League of Nations. The Article of the Covenant in question is couched in general terms, but refers specifically to the

Monroe Doctrine.—I am, Sir, &c., ROST. FLSIIER. London.