WAR GUILT.

Evening Star, Issue 21170, 2 August 1932, Page 13

WAR GUILT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Some little notice must be taken of the remarks oh “ A.P.H.” on the above subject. Newspaper courtesy prevents me calling him by the title he deserves. He will not, I am sure, be able to substantiate in any way the ridiculous statement contained in his letter that “ E. D. Morel was noted for his pro-German activities, his one idea being to save Prussia from defeat.” The father of E. D. Morel was named Edmund Morel de Ville. He (E. D. Morel) must have been no more than a baby when brought to England. He was educated at Eastbournefor some time, and was employed as a clerk in the office of the Elder, Dempster Shipping Company. It was while in its employ that he came into contact with happenings in Africa, notably in the Congo. In probing into Congo affairs he came up against some of the workings of secret diplomacy. This led him on to investigation, which resulted in the publication of ‘ Ten Years of Secret Diplomacy,’ which gives us a revelation of international rascality. I am not yet taking “A.P.H.” very seriously. I think when his identity is disclosed these initials will bo found to spell Anti-proof Hoax.—l am, etc., John Gilchrist. August 2.