7 NOVEMBER 1885, Page 12

DISESTABLISHMENT.

[To THE EDITOR OF TEE " SPECTATOR." I

Sia,—In answer to Mr. Gill, it should be remembered that the Clergy have no selfish pecuniary interest in preserving the Church from Disestablishment and Disendowment, for all the present Clergy, according to the Liberationist scheme, would receive their stipends for life, and be allowed to go scot-free of any duty. To the Clergy, therefore, the measure would be a distinct pecuniary gain. I think this fact should be remembered by those who blame them for protecting the interests of the Church.—I am, Sir, &c.,

Frogmore, St. Albans, October 31st. EDWARD LIDDELL.