28 JUNE 1930, Page 21

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,—I thank you for

publishing my letter on the above subject.

The following taken from this week's issue fully bears me out. Your Budapest correspondent, writing on Count Bethlen, states :

(a) "In view of the visit of Count Bethlen to England, etc."

and

(6) "He has succeeded in putting an end to her isolation by winning the benevolent support of England, etc."

Count Bethlen is reported by the Manchester Guardian, on 18th inst. as having said at a Press reception, the previous day :

"I want to emphasize my extreme satisfaction at finding myself in an official character upon British soil, etc. . . . After the terminatifin of the World War, Hungarywas once more in a position to enjoy the assistance of Great Britain."

And in conclusion :

"It is my sincere hope, that in this policy of ours we shall enjoy the benevolent assistance of Great Britain, etc."

Further comment on the above on my part should be

unnecessary !—I am, Sir, &c., THISTLE.