AMERICA AND THE WAR.
ITO MI EDITOR OF TBa " SPECTATOR-1
Sr ,—Your paper is water in the wilderness to many of us here, The issue of December 4th of the past. year was especially. notable. Its reasoned optimism, unfailing courage, patience and suggestiveness have made lovers of your cause, and their name is legion, your debtors. I have unusual opportunities for knowing the popular mind of the United States, having addressed hundreds of thousands of its citizens since the war began. The convictions of this people are with you, and so are our hopes and fears. We pray daily that your arms may triumph in a palpably righteous cause, and we believe as we pray. Accompanying this faith is a growing uneasiness that neutrality, however advisable, is not at all glorious in a land dedicated to justice and freedom. Our admixture of alien races has prevented us in a day of supreme issues. Nevertheless, the preponderant weight of sympathy, as well as the service we can render in these circumstances, are at your disposal. Last evening I lectured in a Congregational church in behalf of the funds of the Daughters of the British Empire, and the proceeds will be forwarded to the proper quarters. An American clergyman introduced me; other clergymen and men and women of native birth and standing were present. We agreed in our sentiments concerning the Spectator's policy, and wished it every success in the crusade you are waging against drink. That Britain will abolish it during the remainder of the conflict is our ardent hope.—I am, Sir, &c., S. PARErS CADMAN,
Pastor, Central Church, Brooklyn, N.Y. City.
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