THE CHILDREN OF BELGIUM.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] Sns,—We welcome the suggestion of Mr. J. Cathcart White in your last issue that a start should be made at once to give immediate help to the oppressed children in Belgium. Our " big push " on behalf of these little Allies was only planned so far ahead in order to afford every part of the British Empire ample time in which to organize a thoroughly systematic dinner-table collection between now and Christmas. Mr. Cathcart White's offer of £20, and similar offers made at once, will provide just that " artillery preparation " which is vital to the success of every "big push." As regards the " cultured Germans" taking for themselves the moneys thus subscribed, I am glad to be able to say that while, in defiance of every law of God and man, the Germans are forcibly depriving these already sorely tried children of their fathers, they have not yet dared to rob them of the relief food which is sent into Belgium under the -protection oftthe American flag. No contributions received by us will be forwarded to Belgium without the full approval of His Majesty's Government.—I am, Sir, &c., W. A. M. GOODE,
Hon. Secretary, National Committee for Relief in Belgium. Trafalgar Buildings, N.C.
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