4 AUGUST 1906, Page 16

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE AND PUBLIC- HOUSES.

(To Trill EDITOR OF TILE "SP Rant:roil:1 SIR,—I think you will be glad to know from one who was present all through the discussion in the Wesleyan Confer- ence upon licensing reform that you have misunderstood the meaning of the vote (see Spectator, July 28th). The resolu- tion, as moved, asked the Conference to condemn equally municipal and Trust management of public-houses. The opinion of the Conference appeared to be practically unanimous against municipal management, but a distinct majority declined to pledge itself against Trust management. This decision was recorded by an amendment rejecting the words "so-called disinterested."—I am, Sir, &c., Greenthorne, Edgworth, near Bolton. J. R. BARLOW.