STARVING GERMANY Snt,—Mr. Harold Nicolson's article is a most moving
appeal, tempting one to send the required post-card to the distinguished body of men and women sponsoring the " Save Europe Now " appeal. May I try to show another side of this frightful problem?
The present standard of living of the mass of the people of this country is adequate, no more. The standard of living of Mr. Nicolson and the signatories of the letter appealing for assistance to Europe is above the mass of the people. This is no criticism of them, people of their standing cannot avoid a better standard, their life, work and contacts make it unavoidable. I submit that they do not know what it means to cater for a family on a few pounds a week in an English city at the present time. Their appeal, if directed to The Spectator readers only, is utterly useless ; ifIdirected to the country at large it should. not be made. Britairi, to keep her feet, has her greatest fight ahead of her. Britain on her feet in the years ahead can do untold good for Europe. Britain sunk in apathy, strikes and second-rateness can do nothing. We must get this country fighting fit and working hard, not only for ourselves but for everyone's sake. We may have stark anarchy in Europe in two years, a weak Britain then will be a greater disaster to the world than anything ;hat can happen in Europe this-winter.—I am, Sir, yours faithfully, G. M. KINGSMILL.
Kingsland Green, London, E.8.
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