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Page 1 of 11924 · PDF PAGE 12
…satisfy yourself that he has not now, and never has had, one shred of evidence in support of his allegation. 10. I do not doubt that you will attribute to these facts the same moral significance as every honest man will ; namely, that your editor is utterly irresponsible and unscrupulous, devoid of any proper regard for truth, fair play, or public morality. Considering the circumstances in which Mr. Crowley was placed at the timecircumstances 12
1924 · PDF PAGE 7
… by your editors abominable lies is glaringly shown by the fact that Mr. Crowleys publishers, despite their complete sympathy and good will, feel unable, for the time being, to proceed with the publication of the work. They state that the book trade and the big libraries, in England and abroad, will boycott the book, from the start, unless the specific lies, here denounced, are first destroyed, once for all. The whole event illustrates the absolute neces- sity for that right of reply which the law of France provides. In no other way can a pri…
1924 · PDF PAGE 5
… a man of letters is wealthy enough to call his traducer to instant account in court of law, the absolute falsity of a newspaper calumny will not prevent it from working, right from the start, almost as much mischief as if it were proven truth. It may reduce its victim, at a stroke, from affluence to poverty, or from poverty to absolute destitution. It may destroy his credit, in every kind, for a critical initial period ; and in the time that elapses before he can compel a hearing, the lie may have done its work, and wrought vital damageboth p…