3 OCTOBER 1903, Page 19

Of the letters from Mr. Chamberlain to correspondents published during

the week, we may specially note one addressed to a Nottingham manufacturer, which appeared in Tuesday's papers. In it Mr. Chamberlain states that he has taken up the subject of fiscal reform "chiefly in the interests of the working people of this country, whose liveli- hood is seriously threatened by the changes which have taken place in our commercial position and relations. My policy," continues Mr. Chamberlain, "has always been to do more for friends than for enemies or rivals. The Colonies are our best friends and largest customers for manufactured goods and the greatest potential source of supply for our food. They are ready to make profitable arrangements with us, while the foreigners are gradually closing every outlet of our trade. Which, then, will you favour? Upon the answer to this question depend the union of the Empire and the prosperity of the working class in this country."