Sra,—In addition to the points made by Mr. J. G.
Fox and yourself in dealing with Mr. Brodrick (Spectator, Decem- ber 24th), there is a very important point which ought not to be overlooked. Mr. Brodrick stated that India, in con- sequence of her tariff, was able to secure better treatment from foreign countries than England could. On what authority he made this statement I do not know. The facts are that India receives the same treatment as England in most countries, that she receives worse treatment in at least one country, and nowhere receives better treatment. Mr. Brodrick, as Secretary of State for India, ought to have known that India does not enjoy "most-favoured-nation" treatment in the French market, although England does. As a consequence, on January 1st next Indian silks entering France will be subject to a higher duty than similar silks from China and Japan. It is to be hoped that Mr. Brodrick will take an early opportunity of explaining what he meant by his remarkably inaccurate statement.--I am, Sir, &c., Gray's Inn. HAROLD COX.
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