14 JANUARY 1899, page 13

Letters To The Editor.

CONFESSION IN THE CHURCH IN ENGLAND. [To THE EDITOR or THU " SPRCTATOR."] Sin, — The myriads of quiet—mainly voiceless—Catholics in the Church in England will be grieved by your......

The South American Steppe.

B REHM was among the first naturalist-travellers to note the common resemblance of the " steppe " regions of the world, and the marked difference in the life of these animals......

Systematised Confession. [to The Editor Of Tel "...

SIR, — On the third page of the Spectator for January 7th you appear to regard " compulsory " and " systematised " con- fession as equally unlawful in the Church of England. I......