WHAT FRANCE WILL FIND OUT.
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—In your issue of January 20th Mr. Gilbert E. Mould makes the astounding misstatement that England stands alone in her Reparations policy. He is apparently oblivious of the fact that Mr. Bonar Law's proposals have immeasurably strengthened the bonds between England and America.
Belgium appears to be working with France, at least for the present ; but it must not be overlooked that Belgium is ready to do almost anything in order to retain France's friendship. Once France is antagonized, Belgium's position
would be well-nigh intolerable. Further, the Flemish part of the population is practically unanimous in its condemnation of French policy ; and the retaliatory measures undertaken by Germany are making their influence severely felt at the port of Antwerp, as large numbers of German ships originally intended for that city are being diverted to Rotterdam.— I am, Sir, &c.,
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