Patriot And A German Lover - 15th September 1914

Sir - May I trespass on your kindness by inserting a few remarks in your valuable paper of a man who holds a public position in a village not miles from Bideford re his sentiments and sympathies for the Germans. He has been airing his opinions rather freely in the village street lately and says he 'hopes the Germans will win and that the Kaiser will eat his dinner in London one day this week'. He has also been heard to say that if he saw the Germans coming in over a certain burrows he would not lift his voice in warning nor would he take up a rifle against them. Is it right, Mr Editior, for such a man to be at liberty and casting such sayings broadcast at a time like this when all our thoughts should be with our King and country and all who are fighting for a just cause.
PATRIOT