20 MAY 1911, Page 12

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SFECTATOR."1

Srn,—Thank you for inserting my letter. I believe that there is no Statute against flying the Union Jack in a military port, but there is a stronger reason than a Statute, viz., that of self- preservation, for since the Union Jack is flown over all forts and batteries the enemy's fire would be directed against any position where it is seen, and I cannot conceive an English- man flying a flag during peace which he intends to haul down when his country is at war.—I am, Sir, &c., ROYAL NAVY.

[" Royal Navy " has touched us with his foil just over the heart, and we make him the customary salute.—En. Spec- tator.]