2 JANUARY 1915, Page 24

IN THE EVENT OF INVASION.

[To ras Kenos or me " firscraros."3

Sris,—It is understood that in the event of invasion the Government will publish regulations to guide the actions of the civil population. Among these regulations one earnestly hopes there may be an order for the destruction of all wine, beer, and spirits in the affected area (removal would be im- possible). The reading of each report on the atrocities com- mitted by German soldiers makes it more and more evident that these inhuman actions are performed by men under the influence of alcohol. Might we not be saved the infliction of the worst sort of suffering if our enemies were prevented from obtaining any wine or spirite f—I am, Sir, Ac.,