29 JULY 1911, Page 14

MR. BALFOUR'S LEADERSHIP.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."] Sin,—Later, in a cooler state of the atmosphere in and out of Parliament, I hope the Unionist Party will unite in expres- sion of gratitude to its leaders Mr. Balfour and Lord Lansdowne for their guidance during this time of stress and strain. Mr. Balfour acknowledges he feels the burden! It will be sad if the party be split and not submit to wise and cool leadership. Without this its influence as a party will be slight, and in proposed legislation the interests of the country demand a united party under tried leaders.—I am, Sir, &e., HENRY PETO. Chedington Court, Misterton, Somerset.