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Sta,—The decision to suspend the death sentence may, or may

not, be wise. To write that it is " unquestionably wise " is, in my humble opinion, to write nonsense.—I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

Springcroft, Spital Road, Bebington, Cheshire. A. T. CROSTHWAITE.