"LIBERALS UNDAUNTED" Sta,. , --One of the greatest needs of this country
and of the world at the present time is a revival of the true Spirit of liberalism, in contrast with the materialistieand totalitarian tendencies of both Left and Right parties. At long last the Liberal party in this country seems to be realising this and to be recovering its faith and courage. If it now takes Principal Murray's advice and, turning aside from its true path, seeks to organise a "ritual of reconciliation" with the Liberal Nationals, its friends every- where will be dismayed and discouraged, and the prospects of liberalism in its widest sense will be darkened Indeed. For fifteen years the Liberal Nationals, who broke away from the Liberal Party in 1931, have clung to the skirts of the Conservatives ; have.talten an active part in -their fatal appeasement polity, :and have shared in their fruits of office. No doubt now, after the general election, they see little more to be gained in that direction. But that is no reason why Liberals should come to their rescue. Let the Liberal Parry go ahead courageously, holding fast to its true mission without turning to left or right or bargaining with those who have betrayed it ; and let the "pale blue Tories" of the Liberal National organisation join the Conservatives whose votes elected them and in whose ranks they properly belong.—I am, Sir, yours faith-
fully, J. F. S. Ross. 3 Conyers Avenue, Birkdale, Southport.
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