MO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR. "]
Sin,—I can confirm Mr. Hunt's letter in your last issue so far as regards the feeling of the rank and file towards Mr. Balfour's leadership. I am the chairman of a con- stituency of which working men are the backbone, and mainly through their efforts we can boast a largely increased majority at the last election. They have lost all faith in Mr. Balfour, and would gladly welcome a change in leadership. This is not altogether surprising, for working men do not appreciate par- liamentary tactics—they prefer plain speaking and decided action. But this want of confidence is not confined to working men. I have found, somewhat to my surprise, that it is shared by every class of voter, and if a referendum were taken here to-morrow I have little doubt that there would be a large majority in favour of a change of leadership. Such disaffec- tion is no doubt unfortunate, and may be fraught with disaster, but it is better to face the facts.—I am, Sir, &c., Crtianmszr.
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