[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.]
Stn,--In a world torn by suspicion and fear, where every sign of goodwill and understanding is so sorely needed, " Janus " once again sees lit to add his little contribution towards jeopardising the very possibilities of a genuine understanding between our country and Germany. His remarks about the Olympic Games at Garmisch-Parten- Kirchen are indeed " in their way illuminating." To pick out an isolated incident where hostility is reputed to have been shown towards English onlookers supporting the Canadian ice-hockey team against the German, without mentioning the universal courtesy, helpfulness and friendliness which was extended to all foreigners, and—as I myself have experienced —particularly towards Englishmen, seems to be typical of a mind which searches every nook and cranny in order to produce ill-feeling between the two nations.
It is high time, Sir, that we who claim to be conscious of our sense of fairness and " fair-play," should deign to bestow a little on Germany. As for " Janus," he should remember that his prototype also looked into the future !—Yours, 8c., [" Janus " writes : " I picked out nothing.- Two interesting pieces of information, both pointing to the same conclusion came to me unsought, and I printed them as I do much other information that seems of interest."]
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