ENGLISHMEN AND ANIMALS.
Pro THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR.") Ste.—In the letter on the above subject, signed F. A. Starge, published in your issue of April 12th, the writer says: " Have you forgotten those horrible processions of worn-out English horses from Belgian ports to the slaughter-house—sorrowful eights indeed, and a disgrace to our country? " A disgrace indeed to us for sending them there; but there was an effort made, immediately before war broke out, to end or miti- gate the evil. _A. company was formed to establish slaughter- houses on this aide of the water, thus, at least, doing away with the awful sea journey and subsequent suffering. The idea was humanitarian in its intention, but it was hoped the company would, by proper disposal of the " by be made at least to pay its way, if it did not produce big dividends to the shareholders. The outbreak of the war of course brought all this to naught, and indeed did away with the need. The Belgians had to take on the rote of sufferers themselves. and I suppose the trade in half-dead horses ceased. Can any of your readers tell anything about this "B.A.P." Company? Has it come quite to nothing? Or is it likely to step in now, before the shameful traffic can be re-established?—I am, Sir,
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