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[To TEE EDITOR or rez "SrIX - 1,708."] Sfit, — I am an American

citizen, but of English birth. I ant not, however, speaking no much on my own behalf as repeat- ing to you that which I hear on all sides from native-born Americans of the better class—that is, the utmost shame and mortification because of the attitude and action of o::r' Government in Washington. It is bad enough to be "neutral" at such a time, with little Belgium defending the rights of all neutral nations and fighting our battles for us. But when, ou top of cur neutrality, Washington carps at England's protective measures and protests against inter. ference with American commerce, it is felt to be so sordid, so contemptible, that it amounts to national disgrace. Germany has revealed herself as the enemy, not merely of certain nations, but of all that is best in civilization. The attitude of our Government has made me regret with all my heart my American citizenship, and has covered all real Americans with a sense of the deepest humiliation and disgust.—I am, Sir, Ac., 10 Horatio Street, New York. E. T. HARGROVE.