31 DECEMBER 1904, Page 14

[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTAT0R:1 SIR, — The annexed resolution

passed unanimously the other day at the annual Conference of the National Union of Conservative Associations for Scotland, held in Edinburgh, shows how wide and general is the sympathy of the Unionist

party with the line which the Spectator has taken upon this question :—

"That this Conference, whilst cordially sympathising with efforts for improvement in the efficiency and equipment of the Volunteer Forces, trusts that no changes will be sanctioned which will diminish the facilities at present afforded to the youth of the country to volunteer for the King's service, and to acquire in such service a knowledge of rifle-shooting and of the rudiments of drill and discipline."

—I am, Sir, &c., JAMES S. CLARE.

Edinburgh.

MR. BRODRICK AND THE INDIAN TARIFF.