THE DAILY EXPRESS

London, England

2 December 1922

(page 2)

‘Why Suppress it?’

Three weeks ago Mr. James Douglas reviewed “The Diary of a Drug Fiend,” by a person called Aleister Crowley.

In Mr. Douglas’ opinion it was an infamous book—a book to be burned!

He said so.

Furthermore, he demanded that in the interests of public morality the publishers, Messrs. Collins—a reputable firm—should withdraw it from circulation. They did not.

Last Sunday the “Sunday Express” revealed the full horror of the doctrine preached by Crowley—a sinister figure with a record of depravity, dissoluteness and immorality.

As a result the publishers wrote to the “Sunday Express” protesting that in their opinion the book was quite moral. Following this, a meeting was arranged between Mr. James Douglas and Mr. J. D. Beresford, the well-known author, who is the principal reader to the publishers.

To-morrow a full and candid description of the conversation and the conclusions arrived at, will be given by Mr. Douglas.