[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR.1 Sin,—Unionist Free-traders do
not want Home-rule, and do not want Protection. How are they to vote P It seems likely that the Radical Party (which is putting a tax on land to make it cheaper) will go back to power again. If it does, let Unionist Free-traders see to it that it will be with as small a majority as pbssible. The elections in the boroughs take place first. Let the Unionist Free-traders either abstain or vote against Home-rule in the boroughs. It will then be seen which way the elections are going, and if the tide seems setting in with the probability of a majority for Protection, let the Unionist Free-traders in the counties either abstain or vote against the Tariff Reformer. If Unionist Free-traders
vote scientifically, they can probably make both Home-rule and Protection impossible. A dead-heat, with a rest from legislation, would benefit the country. Let the Unionist Free-traders show that they can make and unmake Ministries, and they will be listened to.—I am, Sir, &c., The Waterhouse, Bollington, Macclesfield. E. L. OuvEn.
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