IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2915, 26 January 1910, Page 30

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PROGRESS OF THE ELECTIONS CHIOZZA-MONEY AND WILL CROOKS DEFEATED QUESTION OF HOME RULE UNIONISTS GAINING GROUND THREE CABINET MINISTERS RETURNED DR CHAPPLE WINS STIRLINGSHIRE EXCEPTIONALLY HEAVY VOTING The position o! parties at present is as follows: Liberals and Labour 225 Nationalists ... 65 Unionists ... 219 Total seats returned ... 509 Total seats in House ... 670 CONTESTED ELECTIONS. LONDON, January 17. Salford South.—Hilaire Belloc (L.), 3952 ; Barlow (U.), 3636. [l9o6.—Hilaire Belloc (L.), 4230; J. G. Graves (U.), 3378.] UNOPPOSED ELECTIONS. LONDON, January 17. The following candidates have been elected without opposition : Wexford North.—Sir T. H. G. Esmonde (N.). [l9o6.—Sir T. Esmond© elected unopposed.] ' Waterford City.—J. E. Redmond (N.). [1905. —Mr Redmond was returned unopposed. He has represented the electorate since 1891.] Roscommon South.—J. P. Hayden (N.). [1906. —Mr Haydon was elected without opposition.] Mid Armagh.—J. B. Lonsdale (U.). ]This has been a safe On-position seat for many years. In 1900 and 1906 Mr Lonsdale was returned u-nopposed.] Wecklow East.—John Muldoon (N.). [1906 D. J. Cogan (N.) elected unopposed. Bye-election 1907, owing to Mr Cogan's resignation: J. Muldoon elected unopposed.] Donegal North.—P. O'Doherty (N.). [1906.—P. O'Dolherty returned unopposed.] Kildare North.—J. O'Connor (N.). [1906. —J. O'Connor returned u nop posted.] Tipperary South.—J. Cullinan (N.). [1906.—J. Cullinan elected unopposed.] January 18. The following additional returns have come to hand : Perth—White (Liberal), 2841; Chapman (Unionist), 2103. [1906.—R. Wallace (L.), 2875; S. Chamnan (U.), 1867. Bye-election, 1907, Mr Wallace having been appointed chairman of the London County Sessions: Sir R, Pullar (L.) returned unopposed.] Stockton-on-Tees Samuel (Liberal), 6026; Strovan (Unionist), 4913. [l9o6.—Sir R, Ropner' (U.), 5330; S. F. Mendol (L.), 3675 ; F. H. Rose (Lab.), 2710.] Blackburn ■ (two members)—Barclay (Liberal), 12,065; Snowdon (Labour), 11,096; Lord Robert Cecil (Unionist), 9307; Bowler (Unionist), 9111. [l9o6.—Sir W. H. Hornby (C), 10.231; P. Snowdon (Lab.), 10,282: G. Dragc (U.), 8932; E. Earner (L.), 8892.] North Paddington—Strauss (Unionist), 4892* Chio/.za-Monev (Liberal), 3999. [l9O6—L. G. Chic'zza-Mooney (L.), 3825; A. Strauss (U.), 2419; Sir H. C. Burdett (1.L.U.), 817. Prior to this a Conservative seat for many years.] Sout!: Paddington—Harris (Unionist), 3677: Henlev (Liberal), 1419. [l9o6.—Sir T. G. Fondell (U.), 2919; C. W. Milne (L.), 1502. A cafe Conservative seat; former! <• represented by Lord Randolph Churchill.] North Aberdeen—Pirie (Liberal), 4297; Brown (Unionist), 2514; Kennedy (Socialist), 1344. [1906. Captain Pirie (L.), 4852; T. Kennedy (Soc.), 1335; M M. Barrie (U.), 931. The Liberals have held this seat since 1885.] Central Division of Sheffield —Hope (Unionist), 3829; Bailey (Labour). 3466. [1906. Sir H. Vincent (U.), 4217; S. Ucale (K), 3290. I£o3 (bye-eleetion on the death of Sir H. Vincent, who held the seat for ■ ;\uy y —J. F. Hope (U.), unopposed.] South Leeds—Middlebrook (Liberal), 8969: Nicholson (Unionist), 4366. "1906.—Sir J. L. Walton (L), 6200; A. Fox (Lab.), 4030; Sir H. Fairfax-Lucy (U.), 2126. Bye-elect ion, 1903, in consequence of Sir J. L. W.?lton"s death: W. Middlebrook (L.j, 5274; R. J. Neville (U.), 4515; A. Fox (Lab.), 2451.] North Leeds—Berxan (Liberal), 10,775; Birchall (Unionist), 9164*

[l9O6—R. H. Barwixi (L.), 9553; J. D. Birchall (U.), 7109.] Hoxton—Addison (Liberal), 3736; Hay (Unionist), 3398. [1905.—C. Hay (U.), 3459 ; H. Ward (L.), 2703.] Kingston-on-Hull (Central)—Sir H, S. King (Unionist), 3606; Aafce (Liberal), 3586. [1906.— Sir H. S. Kitiff (H.), 4545; G. J. Benfcham (L.), 3167. Sir H. S. King- has represented the electoral© since 1885.] Kingston-on-Hull (West) Wilson (Liberal), 10,006; Sherbum (Unionist), 8208. [l9o6.—Hon. C. Wilson (L.), 8652; Sir J. Sherbum (U.), 6405. Bye-election, 1807, tlie Hon. O. Wilson having succeeded' to the Peerage: Hon. Guy Wilson (L.), 5623; Sir G. C. T. Baxtley (U : ), 5362; J. Holmes (Lab.), 4512.] Kingston -on - Hull (East) Ferens (Liberal), 7627; Montefiore (Unionist), 5691. [l9O6—T. R. Ferens (L.), 6S81; L. R. Davies (U.), 4519.] Wakefield—Brotherton (Liberal), 3121; Coit (Labour), 2602. [1906.—E. A. Brotherton (U.), 2285; Dr S. Coit (Lab.), 2068; P. Snape (L.), 1247.] Hereford —Arkwright (Unionist), 2320; Thomas (Liberal), 1533. [1906.—J. S. Arkwright (U.), 1934; Colonel E. S. Luoas-Scudajnore (L.), 1692.] Wigan—Twist (Labour), 4803; Neville (Unionist), 4293. [l9o6.—Sir F. S. Powell (U.), 3573; T. Smith (Lab.), 2205; Colonel W. Woods (L.), 1900.] Hythe—Sassoon (Unionist), 3746; Hill (Liberal), 1954. [l9o6.—Sir E. A. Sassoon (U.), 3246; H. C. Biron (L.), 2347.] South Kensington—Lord Claude Hamilton (Unionist), 5771; M'lhvaine (Liberal), 1301. [l9o6.—Earl Percy (U.), 4835; Sir E. O'Malley (L.), 1624.] North Kensington—Burgoyne (Unionist), 4611; Robscn (Liberal), 4079. [1906.—H. Y. Stanger (L.), 4416; W. E. H. Williams (U.), 3358.] Strand Division of Westminster—Long (Unionist), 4840; Costello (Liberal), 1627. [l9o6.—Hon. W. E. D. Smith (U.), 5955; A. W. Lawrence (L.), 1854. Mr Smith was elected in 1891 on the death of his father, Mr W. H. Smith, and the sea* has since been a. safe seat for him, as it was for his father betfore him.] South St. Pancras—Jessel (Unionist), 2650: Wilson (Liberal), 1925. [1906.—P. W. Wilson (L.), 2109; Major Jeesel (U.), 2058. For many previous elections a L'niosdst strong-hold.] London City (two members) —A. J. Balfour, 17,907'; Sir Frederick Banbury, 17,302; Sir Hugh Bell (Liberal), 4623. [l9o6.—Sir E. Clarke (U.I, 16,019; Hon. A. Gibbs (U.j, 15.619; Sir F. O. Schuster (L.), 5313; Sir J. W. Ridgeway (L.), 5064. Mr Gibbs resigned in Savour of Mr Balfour, who defeated Mr T. Gibsron Bowies by 15,474 votes to 4134. Sir E. Clarke resigned in 1906, and Sir F. G. Banbury was elected unopposed.] Battersea —John Burns (Liberal), 8540; Benn (Unionist), 7985. [l9o6.—John Burns (L.), 7337; A. S. Benn (U.), 5787. Mr Burns represented the seat' as a Labour member from 1892. Haggerston Division of Shoreditch — Chancellor (Liberal), 3041; Guinness (Unionist), 2585; Burrows (Socialist), 1701. 1906.—Sir W. R. Cremer (L.), 2772; R. Guinness (U.), 2371. 1908 (bye-elect-ion).— R. Guinness (U.j, 2867; W. R. Warren (L.), 1724; H. Burrows (Soc), 986.] Croydon—Sir R. T. Herman Hodges (Unionist), 12,223; Leon (Liberal), 11,227. [From 1885 till 1906 Croydon was represented by a Conservative. In 1906 Mr A mold -Popster (17.), who was Secretary of State for War from 1903 till 1905, and who had sat for Belfast West from 1892 till 1905, was returned', the voting being: Mr Arnold-Forster, 8211 vote*: Mr Somen Somerset (L.). 7573: Mr S. Stranka (Lab.), 4007. Mr Arne-ld-Fcrstex died early in 1909, and was succeeded by Mr Herman Hodges (Tariff Reform), who polled 11.989 votes against 8041 bv Mr J. Raphael (Radical and 886 by Mr F. Smith (Soc.).] North Bristol—Hon. A. BirrelJ, 6805; Woods (Unionist), 3159. [l9o6.—Hon. A. Birrell (L.). 6953; J. A. Foote (Lab,), 4011.] West Bristol—Gibbs (Unionist), 5159; j Haise (Liberal), 3881. [This seat was represented by Sir ! Michael Hiekfi-Beaoh for many years until j he was raised to the. peerage. In 1906 G. I A. Gibbs (U.) defeated T. J. Lennard (L.) ': by 4267 votes to 3902.] Colchester —Evans (Unionist), 3717; Thompson (Liberal), 2926. [The Liberals have held this sent since February, 1895. when Sir Weetman Pearson was elected bv a majority of 263 votes. In 1906 he defeated Mr L. W. Evans (C.) by 3122 votes to 2812.] Greenwich—J. Benn (Unionist), 6284: Jackson (Liberal), 5083; Church croft (Unionist), 5583; Allen (Liberal). 4807. n 006. R. S. Jackson (L.), 4906 : I. H. Renm (U.), 3%5: Lord Hugh Cecil (U.), 2356 The- splitting of the votes cost the Conservatives a s"-at which they had held for over 20 years.] Norwich {two seats) —Lowe /Liberal), 11.257; Roberts (Labour), 11,119; Hoare (Unionist), 8480; Snowden (Unionist), 7891. [1906.—G. H. Roberts (Lab.), 11,059: L. J. Tillett (L.), 10,972; E, C. Wild (U.), 7460.] Sheffield (Attercliffe Division)—Pointer (Labour). 7755; Parrow, 6079. [1906. Battv Langley (L.), 6523; A. M. Wilson (U.), 5736.3 Brdghtside Division of Sheffield—Walters (Liberal), 6156; Victors (Unionist), 5200; Lanworfch (Labour), 510. [1906.—J. t. Walters (L.), 5409; J. F. Hope (U.), 4403. Hallam Division of Sheffield —Stuart j Wortioy (Unionist), 6181; Neai (Liberal), | 5965. [l9O6—C. B. Stuart-Wortley (U.), 5546; A. Grant (L.), 5465. A caie Cnservativo ecat-l

Ecclesa.ll Division of Sheffit Roberts (Unionist), 6508; Derry (Liberal), 6190. [1906.—5. Roberto (U.), 5856; Jt. C. Lambert (1...), 5392. A safe Conservative seatfor many years past. 3 Chester —Yerburgh (Unionist), 3978 ; Paul (Liberal), 3777. [1906.—A. M. Mood (L.), 3524 ; R. A, Yerburg-h (U.), 3477. Mr Yerb ?h had represented this electorate s.r.io 1.^6.] West Bromwich —Vtscour.., Lewisham (Unionist), 5672; Hazel (Liberal), 4937. [l9o6.—Dr A. B. W. Hazel (L.), 5475; Viscount Lffwiaham (U.), 4259.3 West Leeds—Harvey (Liberal), 9969; Samuel (Unionist), 6664. [1906.—H. J. Gladstone (L.), 9253; S. SaraueJ (U.), 4650. Mr Gladstone held this eeat from 1885.} 01dhr.ni (two members) Emmott (Liberal), 19.252; Barton (Liberal), 13,840; Hilton (Unionist), 13,462; Stott (Unionist), 12,577. ' ' [1906.—A. Emmott (L.), 17,397; J. A, Bright (L.), 16,672; C. B. Crisp (U.), 11,859; E. L. Hartley (U-), 11,391.3 Holborr.—Remnant (Unionist), 4847; Stanley (Liberal). 2262. [1906.—J. F. Remnant (IT.), 3881; Dr S. Mieall (L.), 2706. A Conservative eeat for many years.] West Ham (South)—Thome (Labour), 11,791; Grimwood (Unionist), 6909. [1906.—W. Thorn© (Lab..), 10,210; Sir J, G. Nutting (U.), 4973/1 Clapham—Faber 'Unionist), 10,743; Kipling (Liberal), 8762. [1906.—P. M. Thornton (U.>, 1912; F. Low (L), 7816.] Lewisha.m—Coates (Unionist), 12,690 ; Rosenham (Liberal), 8690. [lßos.—Major 33. 'F. Coates (U.), 9689; F. W. Aveliwg (L.), 8006.1 West Ham (North) Masterm-ans (Liberal). 7023; Grav (Unionist.), 6133. [1906.—C. F. G. Masterman (L.J, 6838? E. Gray (U.), 5094.] Portsmouth ifcwo members) Lord Charles Beresford, 16,777; Falle (Unionist), 15,592; Sir T. A. Bramaden (Liberal), 12,597; Lambert (Liberal), 9965; Sanders (Labour), 3529. [1906.—J. A. Bra.msdon (L.), 10,500; Bbe J. Baker (L.), 10,236; W. Sanders (Lab.), 8172; Major Hills (U.), 7970; A. Whitelawf (U.), 7752; F. T. Jane II.), 1859]. Exeter—D'uke (Unionist), 49C2; Saintmaur (Liberal), 4877. [l9o6.—Sir G. Kekewioh (L.), 4469; Sir E. Vincent (U.), 4384. Prior to this the Conservatives had long held the seat]. Newcastle - under - Lyme Wedgwood! (Liberal), 5613; Grogan (Unionist), 4245. [1906..—J. C. Wedgwood (L.J, 5155; Sir A. S. Haslam (U.), 29481 Walsall.—Cooper (Unionist), 7290; Dunne 6745. ri9o6.—Major E. Marten Dianmo (L.), 7092; B. Bagshawo (U.), 5593]. Tynemoutb.—Craig (Liberal), 4487 j Churchill (Unionist), 3993. [1906.—H. J. Craig (L.), 4286; F. LV Harris (U.), 3522]. Bedford Attenbarough (Unionist), 2919; Barlow (Liberal), 2750. [l9o6.—Percy Barlow (L.), 2771; C. G. Pym (U.), 2278]. Gateshead—Elvers-ton (Liberal), 6900; Doyle (Unionist), 6323; Johnston (Lab.), 3572. [IBO6. —J. Johnson (L. and Lab.), 9651; Sir T. V. S. Angier (U.), 5126. A safe Liberal eeat for many years]. Stockport (two members) Wardle (Labour), 6682; Hughes (Liberal), 6645; Raine (Unionist), 5263; Rankin (Unionist), 5249. [1906.—C. J. Wardle (Lab.), 7299; J. Duckworth (L), 6544; H, Barneton (U.), 4591; H. O'Neill (U.), 4064.] Paisley—M' Galium (Liberal), 6812; Campbell (Unionist), 3891. [1906.—J. M. M'Callum (L.), 5664; J. A. M'Kean (U.), 2594; R, Smcllie (Lab.), 2482.] Cheltenham Dnn-canson (Unionist), 3985; Matthias (Liberal), 3850. [The Conservatives, after a tengthy list Off successes, sustained' a reverse in this constituency in 1806, when Mr J. T. Agg-Gard-ner, who has held the seat since 1885. with the exception of the period from 1882 till 1895. was defeated by Mr J. E. Sears, the voting bsing: Mr Sears, 3910 votes; Mr Agg-Gardner, 3-509.] Camber-well (Duhvich Division) —Bona? Law (Unionist), 8472; Cotton (Liberal). 6054. [This has been a Conservative seat for l many years. Is 1906 Dr R. Harris defeated D. Williamson by 6630 to 6282. Dr* Harris resigned the same year, and Mr A. Bonar Law was lien elected, defeating M« Williamson by 6709 to 5430.] Camberwell (Peckham Division)—GoocH (Unionist), 5330; Richardson (Liberal), 5247. [1906.—C. G. Clarke (L.), .5903; Sir F. G. Banbury (U.). 3554-. At a bye-election in 1803, consequent on Mr Clarke's death,H C. Gooch (TJ.) defeated T. Gautrey (L.) by 6370 to 4476.] East Marylebone—Boyton (Unionist), 3134; Moon (Liberal), ISCS; Jebb (Unionist), 702. [l9o6.—Lord R. Cecil (U.), 2527 • A ML, R. Lamgdon (L.), 2167. West Marylebone Sir S. Sooth (Unionist). 4451: Fordes (Liberal), 2474 [l9o6—Six S. E. Scott (U.J, 3446; Sir H H. Johnston (L.), 2791.] Hammersmith—Sir W. Bull (Unionist), 6668: Blacklock (Liberal), 5542. [l9o6.—Sir W. J. Bull (U.), SIV • a, Blacklock (L.), 4562; G. Belt (Boo.),' 385. For many years a safe Conservative seat.J Woolwich—Adam (Unionist), 8715 • Will Crooks, 8420. [IBO6. Will Crooks (Lab.), 9026; Maior! W. A. Adams (U.), 6914.] " ' Finsbury Central—Archer (Unionist), 3559; Steadman (Labour), 3187 [1906.-W. 0. Sfeadmaa (Lab)'. 3493- E A. Goulding (U.h 2799. Prior to thk'tha constituency haci f or esveral ejections wavered between Liberalism and Conservatism,] Chatham—Hohler (Unaoniet), 7411 $ Jenkins (Labour),, 6130.

[After favouring the Conservatives for 21 year*, Chatham returned a Labour representative at the last election, Mr J. H. Jenkins defeating Major J. E. Jamiesow (0.) by 6692 votes to 4-020.3 St. Pancras North —Dickinson (Liberal), 4970; Pakenham (Unionist), 3603. [1906.—W. H. Dickinson (L.), 4094; E. R. P. Moon (U.) 26433. St. Pancras West—Sir W. J. Collins (Liberal), 3553. Dickinson (Unionist), 3543. [l9o6.—Sir W. J. Collins (L.), 3230; H- R. Graham (U), 25453. Finebury East—Baker (Liberal), 2102; Mason (Unionist), 2016. [1906.—J. A. Baker (L.Jj 2461; Colonel Welby (U.), 17723. Swansea Town—Mond (Liberal), 6020; Wright (Unionist), 4375; Tillett (Labour), 1451. [l9o6.—Sir G. Newnes (L.), 5535; Colonel R. J. Wright (N.), 4081]. Maidstone—Lord Castlereagh (Unionist), 3094; Phillips (Liberal), 3847. [l9o6.—Viscount Castlereagh (U.), 2841; Sir F. H. Evans (L.), 27093. Peterborough Greenwood (Liberal), 3308; Purvis (Unionist), 2875. [l9O6 —G. G. Greenwood (L.), 3326; Sir R. Purvis (U.), 21673. The (following candidates have been elected without opposition : BURTON (Staffordshire). Major Ratclift (U.). [1906.— Major R. F. Ratcliff", 5613; Captain F. Fletcher-Vane (L.), 4572.] MID-ANTRIM. Hon. R. T. O'Neill (U.). [l9o6.—Hon. R. T. O'Neill (U.), 3367; Colonel J. Verschoyle (1.U.), 2577. The Hon. Mr O'Neill has been the representative of this electorate since 1885.] ARMAGH NORTH. W. Moore (U.). [1906. —Colonel Saunderson -elected unopposed. He died the same year, and at the ensuing bye-election Mr Moore (U.) defeated Mr L. Crawford (1.U.) by 4229 votes to 1433. This seat has favoured the opponents of the present Government for many years.] CAVAN WEST. V. P. Kennedy (N.). [This seat has been represented by a Nationalist for at least a quarter of a century. In 1905 V. P. Kennedy was returned unopposed.] DONEGAL SOUTH. J. G. Swift Mac Neill (N.). [1906.—J. G. S. Mac Neill (N.) returned unopposed. He has represented the electorate since 1387.] BIRR. M. Reddy (N.). [1906.— M. Reddy (N.) elected unopposed] LEITRBI NORTH. F. E. Meehan (N.). [1906.—P. A. M'Hugh (N.) was returned unopposed, but he elected to sit for North Sligo, and C. J. Dolan (N.) was then elected without opposition. Mr Dolan resigned in 1903. and "at the ensuing byeelection the voting was: F. Meehan (N.), 3103; C. J. Dolan (Sinn Fein), 1157.] MAYO EAST. John Dillon (N.). [1906.—J. Dillon (N.) elected unopposed. Mr Dillon sat for Tipperary from 1830 till 1883, and for Mayo since 1385.] MEATH SOUTH. D. Sheehy (N.). [1906. —D. Sheehy (N.) returned unopposed.] v LOUTH SOUTH. J. Nolan (N.). [3.906. —J. Nolan (N.) elected unopposed.] LONDONDERRY NORTH. H. T. Barrio (U.). [1906.—H. T. Barrie (U.), 4806; A. White (1.U.), 2699.] SLIGO NORTH. T. Scanlon (N.). [l9O6—P. A. M'Hugh (N.) unopposed.] TIPPERARY EAST. T. J. Condon (N.). [1906. —T. J. Condon (N.) elected unopposed. Mr Condon has represented the electorate since 1885.] WATERFORD EAST. P. J. Power (N.). [1906.—P. J. Power (N.) eleoted unopposed.] WESTMEATH SOUTH. Sir W. R, iNugent (N.). [1906.— D. Sullivan (N.), elected unopposed. Bye-election, 1907, in consequenoo - of the death of Mr Sullivan: Sir W. Nugent (N.) eleoted unopposed.] WEST WICKLOW. J. O'Connor (N.). [1906. —Jas. O'Connor (N.) returned unopposed.] CONTESTED ELECTIONS. SUNDERLAND (Two Members). Samuel Storey (tariff reformer) 12,334 Knott (U.) 12,270 Stuart (L.) 11,529 Summerbell (Lab.) 11,058 [1906.-Professor J. Stuart (L), 13,620; T. Summerbell (L.), 13,430; D. H. Haggle (U.), 7879; J. S. G. Pemberton (U.), 7244-3 PRESTON (Two Members). Stanley (U.) 9526 Tobin (U.) 9160 . TTnerson (Lab.) ... ... 7539 -r John Gorst (L.) 6281 i- _-old Cox (Independent liberal and Freetrader) 2704 [1906.—J. T. Macphereon (Lab.), 10,181; Harold Cox (L), 8538; J. Kerr (U.), 7303; Sir W. E- M. Tomiinson (U.j, 6656. Prior to thia a Conservative stronghold fcr mauv years. 3 NEWCASTLE-ON-TifNE (Two r.lembort). Shortt. (L.) 18,779 Hudson (Lab.) 18,241 Plummer (U.) 14,067 ri9o6.—W. Hudson (Lab-). 18,869; T. Cairns (L), 1&5423; Sir W. R. Phxmmer (U.), 11,942; G. Rcnwick (U.), 11,223-

1908 (bye-election). —G. Renwiok (U.), 13,863; E. Sbortt (L.), 11,720; E. R. Hartley (Soc.), 2971.] ST. PANCRAS EAST. Martin (L.) 4276 Preston (U.) 3586 [l9O6—H. O. Lea (L.), 4208; Sir T. Wrigfctaon (U.), 2327.3 CAMBERWELL NORTH. Dr Macnamara (L.) 5593 Gbldsmid (U.) ... ... ... 4571 [l9o6.—Dr Macnamara. (L.), 6314; C. K. Hoar* (U.), 3497.3 WORCESTER CITY. Goulding (U.) ... 4562 Morgan (L.) 3405 [1905.—G. H. Williamson (U.), 3881; HD. Harben (L.), 3752. Mr Williamson was unseated on petition; writ refused by House of Commons, December 17, 1906. Bye-election 1908.—E. A. Goulding (U.) ( 4361; H- Elverton (L), 3069.1 HUDDERSFIELD. Sherwell (L.) 7258 Snell (Lab.) ... 5686 Smith (U.) 5153 [l9o6.—Sir J. T. Woodhouse (L.), 6302; T. R. ■Williams (Lab.), 5813; J. F. Fraser (U.), 4391. Sir J. T- Woodhouse having been appointed a Railway Commissioner, a. took place in November, 1906, with the following result:—A. Sherwoll (L), 5762; T. R. Williams (Lab.), 5422; J, F. Fraser (U.), 4844.] YORK CITY (Two Members). Rowntree (L.) . ... 6751 Butcher (U.) 6741 Greenwood (L.) 6732 Smith (U.) 6495 [l9o6—Haanar Greenwood (L), 6413; G. D. Faber (U.), 6108; J, G. Butcher (U.), 6094; G. H. Stuart (Lab.), 4573.3 BRADFORD CENTRAL. Sir J. S. Robertson (L.) ... 5249 Howick (U.) ... ' 3608 [l9o6—Sir G. S. Robertson (L-), 4954; Hon. Vicary Gibbs (U.), 3614.] BRADFORD EAST. Sir W. E. Priestly (L.) ... 7709 Brown (U.) 5015 Hartley (Soc.) 1740 [1906.—W. E. B. Priestly (L.), 6185; Sir V. Caillard (U.), 4277; E. R- Hartley (Soc), 3090.3 BRADFORD WEST. Jowett (Lab.) 8880 Flower (U.) 44^ [1906.—F. W. Jowett (Lab.), 4957; Sir E. Flower (U.), 4147; W. Claridge (L.), 3580.] BRISTOL EAST. Hobhouse (L.) ... 6804 Batten (U.) 4033 Shepa.rd (L.) 2255 [This seat has returned a Liberal at every election during the last quarter of a century. In 1906 Mr C. E. Hobhouse defeated Mr T. B. Johnston (L.U.) by 7935 votes to 3129. J BRISTOL SOUTH. Sir W. H. Daviea (L.) ... 7281 Chatterton (U.) 7010 T1906.—W. 11. Dories (L.), 7964; W. Long (U.), 5272.] LEICESTER (Two Seats). Williams (L.) 14,643 Ramsay Macdonald (Lab.) 14,337 Foster Fraser (U.) ... 8,548 Bag 1e y (ConjservativeLabour representative) ... 8,192 [1906.—H. Broadhurst (L.). 14,745; J. R. Macdonald (Lab.), 14,685; Sir J. F. L. Rolleston (U.), 7504. Bye-e'ection, 1906, as a result of Mr Broadhurst"s resignation: F. Thomasson (L.)', 10,766; Sir J. F. L. Rolleston, 7206.] YARMOUTH GREAT. Fell (U.) ... 4459 Piatt (L.) ... 3998 [1906.—A. Fell (U.), 4071; J. M. White (L,), 3835.] WINDSOR. Mason (U. ) •... 1838 Hart (L.) 1270 [1906.—J. F. Mason (U.), 1504; Captain C. Bigham (L.), 1376.] WARRINGTON, Crosfield (L.) 5256 Pierpont (U.) 5013 [1906.—A. H. Crosfield (L.I, 5599; R. Pierpoint (U.), 4099.] TAUNTON. Peel (U.) 1,905 Addensell (L.) 1138 • [l9o6.—Sir E. Boyle (U.), 1842; A. Ponsonby (L.), 1503.] SHREWSBURY. Sir C. L. Hill (U.) 2596 Whit worth (L.) 1994 [l9o6.—Sir C. L. Hill U.), 2935; E. G. Hemmerdo L.), 1955. Long represented by a Conservative.] LEEDS EAST. O'Grady (Lab.) 5373 Clarke (U.) 2308 [1906.—J. O'Grady (Lab.), 4299; H. S. Cautley (U.), 2208.] LEEDS CENTRAL. Armitage (L.) 3987 Gordon (U.) 2366 [1906.—R. Armitage (L). 4188; Gerald Balfour (U.). 3119. Mr Balfour had represented the electorate for over 20 years.] CARLISLE. _ -^- Denman (L.) ~3270 Walsh (U.) 2815 Bannington (Soc.) 777 [Carlisle has been a Liberal constituency ainea 1885. For many years it was represented by the late Mr W. C. Gully, and when ho was raised to the peerage Mr F. W. Chafioe waa 01-tvcted. At the last election Mr Chanoo was returned without oppo--61 loaJ ABERDEEN SOUTH. Eaolemont (L.) 6749 M'Neiil (U.) 4433 [This has been a Liberal e&at for many yoara. The Hon. J. Bryce represented the electorate from 1885 till February, 1907, vvh«n iw waa aj)pointed Ambassador to the United State.-;. At. the subsequent byeMr v slomor.fc was returned, the voting being:—Mr Esslemonfc, 3779; Mr R. M'NeUl HL). 3412; Mr F. Bramley (Soc), 1740.]

SWANSEA DISTRICT. Sir B. Jones (L.) 8488 Campbell (U.) 3415 [l9o6.—Sir Brynmor Jono, K.C. (L.), unopposed.] January 19. BOW AND BROMLEY DIVISION OF TOWER HAMLETS. Alfred Du Oroa (U.) ... 3695 Laausbury (Lib. ) 2955 Brooke (L.) 2167 [1906.—5. W. Brooke (L.), 4596; A. P. Du Cros (U.), 3974.] EDINBURGH WEST. Clyde (U.) 4683 Lyell (L.) ... ■. 4233 [l9o6.—Sir L. M'lver (U.), 3949; L. H. Courtney (L.), 3643.] EDINBURGH SOUTH. Dewar (L.) 10,235 Cox (U.) ... 7,901 [1906.—A. Dewar (L.), 8945; W. C. Smith (U.), 5085.] CHELSEA. Heare (U.) 5610 Berniman (L.) 4048 [1906.—E. J. Horniman (L.), 4660; C. A. Whitmore (U.), 4031. Mr Whitmoro had previously held' the seat for 20 years.] SOUTHWARK (BERMONDSEY). Glanville (L.) ...' ... ... 5477 Dumphreys (U.) 4508 [1906.--G. J. Cooper (L.), 4775; H. J. C. Oust (U.), 3016. 1909 (bye-election)— J. Dumphrevs (U.), 4278; Spencer Husrhes (L.), 3291; Dr Salter (Lab.), 1435. Prior to th'3> recent bye-election the Liberals held this seat for 23 years.] MIDDLESBROUGH. Williams (L.) 9670 Dorman (U.) 6756 Walls (Lab.) 2610 [1906.—J. H. Wilson (L. and Lab.), 9271; Colonel Sadler (UJ, 6864; G. Lansbury (Soc.), 1484.] POPLAR DIVISION TOWER HAMLETS. ■Sydney Buxton (L.) ... 4172 Wilson (U.) 3115 [1906.— Sydnov Buxton (L.), 4546; G. O. Berwick (0.), 2235.] SOUTH SHIELDS. Sir W. S. Robson (L.) ... 9090 Williams (U.) 4854 [l9os.—Sir W. S. Robson (L.), 9717; A. R. Chambsnlayne (U.), 3431. A safe Liberal seat for many years.] BARROW-IN-FURNESS. Duncan (Lab.) 5304 M'Knell (U.) 4298 [From 1892 till 1905 this seat was held by the Conservatives, but at the last election Mr C. Duncan (Labour) was returned, defeating the sitting member (Sir C. W. Cayzer) by 5167 votes to 3395.] WHITEHAVEN. Jackson (U.) 1188 Wandless (L.) 851 Sharp (Lab.) 825 [1906.—W. J. D. Burnyeat (L.), 1507; J. Robertson-Walker (U.), 1194.] NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH (Two Seats.) Smith (L.) 5598 M'Curdy (L.) 5389 Orlebar (U.) ...... 4569 Barnes (U.) ... 4464 Gribble (Soc.) : ... ... 1792 Quelch (Soc.) 1617 [l9o6.—Herbert Paul (L.), 4479; Dr J. G. Shipman (L.), 4244; R. R. B. Orlebar (U.). 4078; F. G. Barnes (U.), 4000; J. E. Williams (Soc.),. 2544; J. Gribble (Soc.), 2366. Usually represented by Liberals, Northampton, which formerly returned Mr Labouehere and Mr Bradlaugh as its members, lias almost invariably been the scene of a close contest.] WANDSWORTH. Sir H. Kimber (U.) ... 18,188 Warren (L.J 13,739 [l9o6.—Sir H. Kimber (U.), 12,433; A. E. Reed (L.), 11,888.] TOv/ER HAMLETS (Stepney Division).) Harris (U.) 2102 Jones (L.) ... ... 1866 [l9o6.—Major Sir W. E- Evans-Gordon (C), 2490; Durham Stokes <L.), 1853. May 10, 1907 (bye-election owing to resignation of Sir Evans Gordon)—F/L. Harris (C), 2299; B. Cooper (L. and' Lab.), 1350.] TOWER HAMLETS. (Saint George's Division). "Beam (L.) 1568 Simmons (U.) 1134 [1906.—W. W. Bean (L.J, 1685; H. H. Wells (C). 1064.1 TOWER HAMLETS Whtttechapel Division). Samuel (L.) * 1963 Greenlees (U.) 1402 [1906.—5. M. Samuel (L.\ 1925; D. H. Kyd (C), 1569.1 TOWER HAMLETS (Limehouse Division). Pearcc (L.) 2826 Berwick (U.) 2395 [1906.—W. Pecrce (L.), 2981; Sir H. S. Samuel (C), 2007.] TOWER HAMLETS (Mile End Division). Lawson (U.) 2333 Strauss (L.) 2276 ri9o6. B. S. Straus (L.b 2295; Hon. H. L. W. Lawson (L. U.), 2169.] SOUTHWARK WEST. Dunn (U.) 3387 Caueton (L.) 3223 [1906.—R. K. Caucton (L.), 3057; A. C Salter (U.), 2592.] ST. GEORGE'S. HANOVER SQUARE. Alfred Lyttelton (U.) ... 5383 Bell (L.) 1469 [1906.- Colonel Legge (U.), 4264; M. C. MaLLik (L.), 2191. 1906 (bye-election)—Hon. A. Lyttelton (U.), unopposed. A safe Conservative scat.] HANLEY. Edwards (Lab.) 9199 Rittnev (U.) 5202 [1906.—E. Edwards (Lab.), 9183; A. H. Heath (U.), 4287.1 ST. HELENS. Glover (Lab.) 6511 (U.J 5717

L 1906. —T. Glover (Lab.), 6058; Sir H. Seton-Karr (U., member for many years), 4647.] DEWSBURY. Runciman (L.) 7882 Deoit <U.) 4747 [1906.—W. Runciman (L.), 6764; W. B. Carpenter (U.), 2959; Bon Turner (Lab.), 2639. 1908 (bye-election, upon Mr Rumanian's appointment as President of the Board of Education)—\V. Runciman (L.), 5594.; W. B. Carpenter (U.), 4078; Ben Turner (Lab.), 2446.] EDINBURGH CENTRAL, Price (L.) 3965 Scott (U.) ISBO [1906.—C. E. V-icQ (L.). 3935; Captain J. D. Walker (U.), 1857. For many elections the Unionists have vainly tried to win this seat.] WARWICK AiVD LEAMINGTON. Pollock (U.) - •- ... 3605 Berridge (L.) 2651 [T. H. D. Berridge (L.), 3011; Hon. A. Lyttelton (U.), 2302.] BOSTON. Dixon (U.) 1975 Limn (L.) ... ... .•••• ■•• 1715 [The parties in this electorate have been pretty evenly divided. The Liberals and the Conservatives have each held the seat on three occasions since 1885, and in almost every case the majority of the successful candidate has been small. In 1906 Mr G. H. Faber (L.), defeated Mr W. Garfit, who had represented the constituency since 1895, by 1801 votes to 1694.] COVENTRY. Foster (U.) 7369 Hocking (L.) ... 7153 [Out of the last seven elections the Conservatives have been successful four times and the Liberals three' times. In 1906 Mr A. E. W. Mason (L.) defeated Mr J. K. Foster (C.) by 6554 votes to 5462.] BETHNAL GREEN (North-East). Sir E. A. Cornwall (L.) ... 3835 Molson (U.) 35Y1 [l9o6.—Sir E. A. Cornwall (L.), 4127; Sir M. M. Bhownaggree (U.), 2150.1 BETHAiu, GREEN (South-West). Pickersgill (L.) ' ' 3328 Hoffguard (TJ.) 2350 [l9O6—E. H. Pickersgill (L.). 3542; - S. F. Ridley (U.), 2064. Excepting at the " khaki " election in 1900. this constituency has been consistently Liberal for many years.] KIDDERMINSTER. Knight (U.) 3350 Fraser (L.) 1983 [1906.—E. B. Burnard (L.), 2354; S. Baldwin (U.), 2083.] (Received January 19, at 11 p.m.) LIVERPOOL (Kirkdale Division). Macarthur (U.) 4134 Cameron (Lab.) 3921 [1906.—D. Maclver (U.l, 3749; J. Coniley (Lab.). 3157. Bye-election (1907) owing to Mr Maolver's death: C. M'Arthur (U.), 4000; J. Hill (Lab.), 3330.] LIVERPOOL (Walton Division). Smith' (U.) 6627 . Joseph (L.) ... 5513 E. G. Jellicoe (Ind. L.) ... 491 [1906.—F. E. Smith (U.), 5862; E. G. JeUicpe (L.), 5153.] LIVERPOOL (Everton Division). Harwood Banner (U.) ... 4283 Aggs (L.) 2577 [1906.—J. S. Harmood-Bunner (U.), 3949; W. Hanbury Aggs (L.), 2884.] LIVERPOOL (West Derby Division). Rutherford (U.)- 5190 Liss (L.) ■' ... ... ... ... 3683 [1906.—W. W. Rutherford (U.), 5447; R. D. Holt (L.), 3600.] LIVERPOOL (Scotland Division). T. P. O'Connor (N.) 2943 Moy (U.) 776 [1906.—T. P. O'Connor (N.), 2808; A. A. Tobin (U.), 1117. Mr O'Conno.i sat for Gahvay Borough from 1880 till 1885, and for his present seat since the latter date.] LIVERPOOL (Exchange Division). Muspratt (L.) ... ... 2392 Strett (U.) 2231 [l9O6—R. R. Cherry (L.), 2291; C. M'Arthur (U.), 2170.] LIVERPOOL (Abercromby Division). Chaloner (U.) 3088 Colonel Seely (L.) 2562 [1906 Major J. E. B. Seely (L.), 2933 j W. F. Lawrence (U.), 2734.] LIVERPOOL (East Toxeth Division). Hall (U.) 4037 Len (L.) 3752 [1906. —Austin Taylor (U.) returned unopposed.] LIVERPOOL (West Toxeth Division). Houston (U.) 3933 Sexton (Lab.) 2909 [1906.—R. P. Houston (U.h 3373; J. Sexton (Lab.), 2592.] EDINBURGH EAST. Gibson (L.) 6760 Ford (U.) 4374 [1906.—G. ' M'Crao (L.), 6606; Dr R. Dawson (U.), 2432. A safe Liberal seat for many years.] BRIGHTON (Two Members). Tryon (U.) 11.625 Rice (U.) 11,557 Evatt (L.) 7,506 Nickalls (L.) 7,472 [For 15 years—from 1885 till 1900—both the Brighton seats were held by the Conservatives, but at a bye-election in the latter year, rendered necessary by Mr G. W. E. Lod&r accepting office, the" Liberals gained a footing, Mr E. A. Villiers boating Mr Loder by 8209 vote to 7392. In 1906 two Liberals—Messrs E A. Villiers and E. A. RedsdWe—wore returned, the latter having a majority of 731 votes over the highest Conservative candidate.] DUNDEE (Two Members). Winston Churchill (L.) ... 10,747 Wilkie (Lab.) 10.365 Lloyd (U.) 4,552 Glass (U.) 4,339 Bcrynigeour (Prohibition) 1,512 [1906.—E. Robertson (L.), 9276; A. Wilkio (Lab.), 6833; H. Robson (LA, 6122;

Lieutenant E. H. Shackleton (U.), 3865; A. D. Smith (U.). 3183. 1908 (bye-election) —Winston Churchill (L.), 7079; Sir G. Baxter (U.), 4370; G. H. Stuart (Lab.), 4014; E. Scrymgeour (Prohibitionist), 655..' (Received January 19, at 10.50 p.m.) LIMERICK WEST. O'Shaughnessy ■ IN.). [1906.—P. J.- O'Shaughnessy (N.) tm turned unopposed.] CLARE EAST. W. Redmond (N.) [1906. W. Redmond (N.) elected unop* posed.| SOUTHWARK (Rotherhithe). Carr-Gomm. (L.) , 4474 Pownall (U.) 350 (?| [1906.—H. W. C. Carr-Gomm (L.), 4192;'; J. C. Mocdona (U.), 2821. A Conservative seat for many years until this tirae.J CORK CITY (Two seats). W. O'Brien (I.) 4535 Roche (N.) '4438 M. Bealy (I.) 4229 Murphy (N.) 3776 Fitzgerald (I.) 2061 [1906.—W. O'Brien (N.) and A. Rochtf (N.) elected unopposed.] January 20. FLINT BOROUGHS. Summers (L.) 2150 Tilby (U.) 1723 [l9O6—T. U. W. Idris (L.), 1899; J. E, Ba.raks (U.), 1523. This seat hae been re* presented by a Liberal for at least a quar* ter of a century.] CARDIFF. Thomas (L.) 13,207 Lord Niniaii Orichton-Stuart (U.) 11,652 [l9o6.—Hon. Ivor Guest (L.), 12,434; Si« J. F. Flanncry (In.), 9429.] BIRKENHEAD. Vivian (L.) 8120 Bio-land (U.) 7976 [1905. 11. 11. Vivian (L.), 7074; Sir Elliott Lees (CI.), 5271; J. A. Kensit (In.), 2118. The 1906 election was the first_oceasion for over 20 years en which the Liberals won the seat.] i FA WICK. Barron (L.) ... 5261 Graham (U.) 2268 [1906.—T. Shaw (L.). 3125; Sir A. Conaa Doyle (U.), 2444. This seat has been held by the Liberals for many years.] GREENOCK. Collins (L.) ... ~ 4233 Smith (U.) 2632 riao6.—ll. Stewart (L.), 3596; J. Retf (L r ), 5254.] GLASGOW (Bridgeton). Cleland (L.) ... . 5336 Lang (U.) 5539 [1906.—J. W. Cleland (L.), 5585; C. S, Dickson, 4019.] GLASGOW (Camlachie). MacKmder (U.) ... ... 3229 Cross (L.) 2793 . Kessach (Lab.) 2443 [1906.—A. Cross (U.), 3119; W. M. & Pringle, 2871; J. Burgess (Lab.), 2568. Th» Unicnisls held this seat since 1892, whoa Mr Cross first captured it.] GLASGOW (St. Rollox). Wood (L.) ... 10.019 Chamberlayne (U.) ... 6,821 [1906.—T. M'Kinnon Wood (L.), 9453.; JWilson (U.), 6043.] GLASGOW CENTRAL, Dickson (IT.) 6713 Murison (L.) 6058 [l9o6.—Sir H. M. Torrance (L.). 6720; J. G. A. Baird (U.), member since 1886, 6289.] GLASGOW COLLEGE. Watt (L.) 6025 Maxwell (IT.) 5723 [1906.—H. A. Watt (L.), 7359; Sir J. Sj Maxwell (U.), 5676.] GLASGOW (Tradeston). Corbett (EL.) 2966 Main (IT.) 2773 Mason.(L.) 2673 [1906.— A. C. Corbett (U.). 4416; D. M. Mason (L.), 4063; A. Rosenthal (U.), 245.] GLASGOW (Blackfriars). Barnes (Lab.) ... 4496 Constable (U.) 2796 [1906. G. N. Barnes (Lab.), 3284; A'. Bonar Law (U.), 2974; A. D. Provand, 2058.] EALING (Middlesex). Nield (IT.) 12.916 Hulbevt (L.) 8,210 [1906.—H. Nield (IT.), 8261; A. 11. HufctOfl (L.), 6982.] HOR-NSEY (Middlesex). Lord Ronaldshay (U.) ... 12.014 Dummett (L.) 8.633 [1905.— Captain C. B. Balfour (IT.). 8859; C. Tomkwison (L.), 7289. Captain Balfour resigned in 1907. and the Earl of Ronaldshay (U.) was elected unopposed.] MONMOUTH. Haslam (L.) 6496 Cayzer (IT.) 5351 [1906.—L. Haslam fL.), 4531; E. E. Mioholls (U.), 3939; J. Winston (Lab), 1678] HERTFORD. Bovvernian (L.) 6880 Coates (IT.) ' 6358 [1905.—C. W. Rov-nnan (Lab.). 6236; A, Morton (U.J, 4977; H. Vivian (L.), 726.] SOUTH HACKNEY. Bottomley (L.) 7299 Wertheimer (U.) 4304 [1906.—H. W. Bottomley (L.), 6735; T. H. Robertson (U.), 3257; "Rev. W. Riley (1.L.), 804.] CENTRAL HACKNEY. Sir A. Spioer (L.) 3429 Casse.ll (U.) 3853 (?) 11906. Sir A. Snioer (L.), 3998; A. H. Allhusen (U.), 3382. The Conservative seat for many years prior to this. Sir A. Spioer visited New Zealand a few months apo. after having presided at the Chamber of Commerce Congress in Sydney.] NORTH HACKNEY. Green (U.) , ... ... 5620 Hart Davies (L.) ... ... 4773 [1906.—T. Hart Davies (L.), 4655; W. R. i Banslield ((J.), member since 1392, 4431.]

fc. i.. , _____—«—. DENBIGH BOROUGHS. Gore (U.) 2438 Edwards (L.) 2430 [This was another electorate that gave the Liberals a victory in 1906 after the Conservatives had 'been in possession for over 20 years, Mr Clem Edwards defeating; the sitting member (the Hon. G. T. Kenyon) ■by 2633 votes to 1960.] MIDDLETON. Adkins (L.) 7669 Rose Innes (U.) 6366 [1906.—W. R. D. Adkins (L.), 7068; C. ID. H. Potter (U.), 5485] STRETFORD. y Nuttall (L.) 12,917 Samuel (U.) 10,636 [l9O6—H. Nuttall (L.), 11,131; C. A.. Unppg (U.), 8307.] AOCRINGTON. , . Baker (L.) 8968 T , ..-JesselJ (U.) 6455 '(l9o6.—Sir J. P. Leese (L.), 7209; Dan Ibrrimg (Soe.), 4852; S. M. Holden (Lab.), 619.] ELLAND. Trevelyan (L.) 7469 Ramsden (U.) 4686 ' [ll)O6.—C P. Trevelyan (L.), 7609; Sir X» H. Brooke-Hitching (U.), 3962.] OTLEY. Duncan (L.) 6911 Thompson (U.) 5100 [1906.—J. H. Dunc&u (L.), 6307; W. W A Jfhompson (U.), 4658.] CARMARTHEN. Williams (L.) 4197 Tiverton (U.) 1965 [With the exception of the period from 1895 till 1900, when 'Sir J. J. Jenkins (U.) jhras the member, Carmarthen has been represented by a Tji'bera.l ever since 1885. Jn 1906 Mr W. L.. Williiams defeated the Hon! V. Ponsonby (U.) by 3902 votes to 1802.] PEMBROKE Al\D HAVERFORD WEST. , Pkilipps (L.) 3582 ( Armstrong (U.) 2877 [1906.—0. Philippe (L.), 3576; General Sir r-ole.-Carevv (U.), 2527.] NOTTINGHAM EAST Morrison (IT.) 5877 Cotton (L.) ... 5727 [l9o6.—Sir H. Cotton (L.), 6020; E. Bond (IT.), 4290.] NOTTINGHAM SOUTH. Lord H. Bentinck (U.) ... 6434 Richardson (Lab.) 6053 [1906.—A. Richardson. (Lab.), 6314; Lord. H. Bentinck (U.), 5514.] \ NOTTINGHAM WEST. Yoxall (L.) 8955 Lygon (U.) 6632 [1906.-J. H. Yoxall (L), 8107; W. L. P. Powley (U.), 5262.] * MELTON (Leicestershire). Walker (L.) 7748 Yate (U.) 7635 [1906.—H. de R. Walker (L.), 7800; Sir 'A. G. Hazlerigg (U), 6033.] UNOPPOSED ELECTIONS. LONDON, January 19. The following candidates have been elected without opposition: KILKENNY NORTH. V M. Meagher (N.) >' [1956.—-J. Develin (N.) was returned unopposed, but he elected to eit for West Belfast, fund M. Meagher (N.) was then elected unopposed.] ANTRIM EAST. Colonel M'Calmont (U.). [l9o6.—Colonel M'Calmont (IT.), 4496; JJajor H. R. Beddces (L.), 2145. Colonel ■ M'Calmont has represented this electorate : since 1885.] CLARE WEST. A. A. Lynch (N.). ** _ [1906. —J. Halpin (N.), returned unopposed. Bye-election 1909.—-A. A. Lynen (N.) elected unopposed.] CORK SOUTH. E. Barry (N.). [E. Barry (N.) has been the member for this district since 1892, r.nd has been returned unopposed at every election.] CORK EAST. A. C. Donelan (N.). [1906. —Captain Donelan (N.) elected unopposed.] KERRY WEST. T. O'Donnell (N.). [1906.—T. O'Donnell (N.) returned unopposed.] LEITRIM SOUTH. T. 'Smith (N.). [1906.—T. Smith (N.) returned unopposed.] LONGFORD NORTH. I J. P. Farrell (N.). '' [1906.—J. P. Farrell (N.) returned unopposed.] MAYO WEST. ! Doris (N.). 1 [l9o6.—Dr R, Ambrose (N.) elected unopposed.] SLIGfO SOUTH. J. O'Dowd (N.). 1906.—rj. O'Dowd (N.) elected unopposed.] TIPPF.RARY NORTH. M. Hogan (N.). [1906. —M. Hogan elected unopposed.] WEXFORD SOUTH. P. Ffrench (N.). [1906.—P. Ffrench (N.) elected without Dp position.] January 20. (Received January 20, at 10.35 p.m.) CAVAN EAST. Young (N.). [This has been a Nationalist electorate for a long time. In 1906 G. S. Young, who was first returned in 1892, was elected .without opposition.] KILDARE SOUTH. Kilbride (N.). [1906.—D. Kilbride (N.) returned unopposed.] LONDON, January. 21. KENT (Tonbridge). Clay (U.) 9240 Hedges (L.) ... ... -.. 6030

[1906.—A. P. Hedges (L.). 7170; A. S,- f Griffith-Boscoweh (IT.), 5887.] KENT (Sevenoaks). Forster (U.) 10,421 Leby (L.) 6,251 [1906.—H. W, Forster (U.), 7219; B. Morice (L.), 6855; M. S Richardson (1.L.), 44.] WESTMORLAND (Appleby). Sandersen (U.) 3335 Jones (L.) ... r 2868 [l9o6.—Leif Jones (L.), 2894; Lord Kerry (U.), 2891.] WESTMORELAND (Kendal). Bagot (U.) • ... 3278 Stewart-Smith (L.) 2726 [1906. D. Stewart-Smith (L.), 2899; Colonel J. F. Bagot (U), 2647.] SUFFOLK (Sudbury). Quilter (U.) 5026 Hirst (L.) ... ... 3958 [1906. —W. C. Beaton-Armstrong (L.), 4201; Sir Cuthbert Quilter Bart (L.TL), 4065.] LANCASHIRE (Chorley). Lord Balcarres (U.) 7735 Blease (L.) ... •...-. 5523 [Only three Liberal candidates have con- ■ tested this seat in the last 25 years, but the Conservatives have retained it without difficulty. Lord Baloarres was first elected at a bye-election in 1892, and in 1895 andl 1900 he was returned unopposed. In 1903 when he was appointed $ Lord of the Trea,» sury, and again in 1906 he was opposed, but he had substantial majorities on each occasion. At the last election he defeated Mr E. Williams by 6803 votes to 5416.] SUSSEX (Rye). Courthope (U.) ... ... ... 7252 Hutchinson (L.) ... 4750 [1906.—G. L. Courthope (C), 6122; Dr C. F. Hutchinson (L), 4964.] DURHAM (Barnard Castle). Henderson (Lab.) 6136 Stoba-rt (U.) 4646 [1906.—A. Henderson (Lab.), 5540; Capt. E. M. Bell (IT.), 3888.] SURREY (Kingston). Cave (U.) 10,918 Holzapfel (L.) 5814 [1906.—G. Cave, K.C. (C), 7656; R. Whyte (L.), 6637.] WARWICK (Stratford-on-Avon). Foster (U.) , 5505 j Bowen (L.) ' 3838 1906. —Captain M. Kineaid-Smith. (L.), 4321; P. S. Fester (IT.), 4173.] NORTHANTS (East). I Sir F. A. Channing (L.) ... 8679 ; Brooke (U-T 6802 [l9O6—F. A. Channing (L.), 9017; Sir A. De-Capell-Brooke (C), 4514. Sir F. A. Channing has represented the electorate since 1885.] CUMBERLAND (Cockermouth). Randies (U.) ... ... ... 4579' Lawson (L.) 3638 : Whitehead (Lab.) 1909 , [l9o6.—Sir Wilfred Law.son (L.), 5349; Sir J. S. Randies (N.), 4786- Byc-eleotion 1906 on account of death of Sir W. Lawson; Sir J. S. Randies, 4593; Captain Hon. F. Guest (L.), 3903; R. Smillie (Lab.), 1436.] HERTS (Hertford East), - Rolkston (XT.) 6147 Barnard (L.) 4455 [1906. Abel H. Smith (IT.), 4836; C. R. Buxton (L.), 4750.1 BERWICK-UPON-TWEED. Sir E, Grey (L.) 5010 Inskip (U.) 3327 [l9o6.—Sir E. Grey (L.), 5102; T. W. H. Inskip (IT.), 2862. Sir E. Grey has represented this electorate since 1885.] KIRCUDBRIGHT. M-Taggart Stewart (U.) ... 2661 M'Micking (L.) 2620 [l9o6.—Major M'Micking (L.\ 2715; Sir Mark J. Stewart (IT.), 2418.] FALKIRK. Murray Macdonald (L.) ... 6524 Keith (U.) 4575 [1906.—J. A. M. Macdonald (L.), 5158; IT. S. Keith (IT.), 3176; D Gilmour (Lab.). 1763.1 ELGIN Sutherland (L.) 3031 ! Black (U.) 1201 j [1906.—J. E. Sutherland (L.), 2742; E. N. B- Mackenzie (U.), 786.] | SADNOR. Llewellyn (U.) 2222 Sir F. Edwards, Bart, (L.) 2208 ! [1906.—F. Edwards (L.). 2187; C. L. D. V. Llewellyn (IT.). 2013.] i CHESTER LE STREET (Durham). Taylor (Lab.) 12.684 J Sha.fts (U.) 6,891 j [1906.—J. W. Taylor (Lab.). 8085; S. D. Shafts (IT.), 4885; Rev. A. B. Tobb (L.), I 4660-1 ' ! EDDISBURY (Cheshire). i Barnston (U.) 5664 | Stanley (L.) ... 4976 [l9o6.—Hon. A. L. Stanley (L-), 5315; Colonel ET Cotton-Jocldrell (U.), 4192. For j 20 years previously the Conservatives had j held this scat.] j WESTMINSTER. j Burdett-Coutts (U.) ... ... 3917 Hobart (L.) ... 1751 j [1906.—W. Burdett-Coutts (U.). 3167; ! Captain C. V. C. Hobart (L.), 2054.] I GRANTHAM. ! Priestly (L.) 1848 j Smyth (U.) 1703 [1906. —A. Prieetlv (L.), 1663; H. L. C. ' Brasey (U.). 1554.] i CANTERBURY. j Henniker-Heaton (U.) ... 1371 , Goldney (U.) 1350 j Woodcock (L.) ......... 815 [1906.—J. Henniker Beaton, 2210; W. J. : Fisher (L-), 1262. Mr Heaton has represented the electorate since 1885.] PONTEFRACT. Nussey (L.) 1924 Shaw (U.) 1500

' [1906.—T. W. Nussey (L.), 1837; Colonel Yate (U.), 1030. Mr Nussey held the eeat since 1893.] CHIPPENHAM. Terrell (U.) 4403 Beck (L.) 4120 [Sir J. Deekson-Poynder w?,s elected ae a Conservative in 1892, and he held the Beat as a member of that party for the ensuing 14- years. In 1906, however, he contested the seat in the Liberal interests, and defeated Mr J. R. Randolph (C.) by 4937 votes to 2971.] FAREHAM. Lee (U.) 10,117 Saddy (L.) 5,763 [1906.—A. H. Lee (U.), 7683; Surgeongeneral G. J. H. Evatfc (L.), 6331. This electorate has been opposed to the party at present in power for many years.] SPALDING. M'Laren (U) ... 5527 Royce (U.) ... 5148 [1905. H. R. Mansfield (L.), 5800; E. M. Pollock (U.), 4180] DERBY (Southern).Raphael (L.) 8259 Smedley (U.) 7473 [1906.—H. H. Raphael (L.), 7961; J. Gretton (U.), 6*68.] i ABINGDON, Henderson (U.) 4820 Strauss (L.) 3776 [For more than 20 years this was held by Conservatives, but at the general election in 1906 the Liberals secured it, Mir E. A. Strauss defeating- the Conservative candidate by 3943 votes to 3767.] HOLMFIRTH. Wilson (L.) 6330 Ellis, (U.) 3043 Pickles (Lab.) ... ... .:. 1643 1905. H. J. Wilson- (L.), 6850; S. G. Jebb (U.), 2677.] I . MERTHYR TYDVIL (Two Seats). Jones (L.) 15,443 Keir Hardie (Lab.) ... 13,841 Davies (U.) 4,756 *Pritchard Morgan (1.)... 3,639 * Mr Morgan is a. Queetnslander. [1906.—D. A. Thomas (I*.), 13,971; J. Keir Hardie (Lab.), 10,187; H. Radcliff© (L.), 7776.] UNOPPOSED RETURN. The following candidate has been returned unoppo&ed:— NEWRY. J. J Mooney (N.). [1906.—J. J. Mooney (N.), 802; P. Carvill (N.), 736.] MACCLESFIELD (Cheshire). Brocklehurst (L.) ... ... 4534 Bromley-Davenport (U.) ... 4384 [1906.—W. B. Brooklehuret (L.), 4251; W. Bromley-Davenport (U.), 3757. The latter had held the seat for 20 years.] : ■■'•-" WEST HOUGHTON (Lancashire). Wilson (Lab.) 10,149 Byrne (U.) ... 7,709 [1906.—W. T. Wilson (L.), 9262; Lord Stanley (U.>, 6134.3 DORSET (North). Baker (U.) ..' 4093 Wills (L.) ; 3944 " [1906.—A. W. Wills (L.), 4153; Sir R. Baker (U.), 3508.1 KINGSWINFORD (Staffordehi«)., Stavely-Hill (U.) ... ... 7267 Guest (L ) ... 5225 [l9O6—H. Stavely-Hill (U.), 6311; Captain Hon. F. Guest (L.), 5470.1 CLEVELAND (Yorkshire). ; Herbert Samuel (L.) ... 7384 Lewis (U.) 5491 [ISO6. —H. Samuel (L.) elected unopposed. Bye-election, 1909, Mr Samuel accepting Cbancellorsh'in of the Duchy: Samuel, 6295; Lowisf 5325.] CHELMSFORD (Essex). Pretyman (U.) 6816 Cuthbertson (L.) 4271 [l9o6.—Sir F. O. Rasch (U.), 4915; A. H. Dence, 4461. Bye-election, 1908, Sir F. C. Ragoh resigning: E G. Pretyman (U.), 6152; Dence,, 3587.] TIVERTON (Devon). Walrond (U.) 4945 Amory (L.) 4183 [l9o6.—Hon. L. Walrond (U.) 3 4455; W. | H. Eeed (L.), 5970.] BRENTFORD (Middlesex). Uompton (U.) 10,675 ' Rutherford (L.) 6,819 I [l9o6—Dr V. H. Rutherford (L.), 6506; J. Bigwood (U.), 6053.] ! HUNTINGDON. Cator (U.) 2466 Brett (L.) 2099 [1906.-S. H. Whitbread (L.), 2426; J. Cator (U.), 1957.] NEWTON (Lancashire). Seddon (Lab.) 7256 Viscount Wolmer (U.) ... 6504 [1906.—J. A. Seddon (Lab.), 6434; Colonel R. Pilkington (U.), 5893.] HENLEY (Oxford). Fleming (U.) 5649 Morrell (L.) 4046 [l9O6—P. E. Morrell (L.), 4562; Sir R. T. Hermond-Hodge (U.), 4050.] HALLAMSHIRE (York). Wadsworth (Lab.) 10,193 Timms (U.) 6,185 [1906.—J. Wadsworth (Lab.), 8375; F. A. Kellay (U.), 6807.] HOLDERNESS (York). Wilson (U.) 5046 Bethal (Freetrader) 4661 [1906.-A- S. Wilson (U.), 4441; W. J. Wilberforce (L.), 4411.] TEWKESBURY (Gloucester). Hicks-Beach (U.) 6050 Lister (L.) 5088 [l9o6—Hon. M. H. Hkks-Beaoh (U.), .5321; R, A. Lister (L.), 5194.] NEWPORT (Shropshire). Stanier (U.) 57V70 Montsdale (L.) 4324 [l9o6—Colonel W. S. Kenvon-Slaney (C), 4R53; F. Neilson (L.), 4677." 1908 (bye-elec-tion, owing to death of Colonel KenyonSlaney): B. Stanier (C), 5328; F. Neiteon (L.), 4377.]

MID-NORFOLK. Boyle (U.) - 4724 Lester (L.) 4265 [l9o6.—Lord Wodehouse (L.), 4197; W. L. Boyle (U.), 4170.] BUCKINGHAM (North). Vemey (L.) ... 6055 Freemantle (U.) 5944 [With the exception of about three years this electorate returned Liberal condidates horn 1885 till 1895, but at the elections in 1895 and 1900 MrW, W. Carlisle (C.) was successful. In 1906, howeyer, the Liberals again secured the eeat, Mr F. W. Vemey defeating the Hon. T. F. Fremantle by 6253 votes to 4673.] BISHOP AUCKLAND (Durham). Allan (L.) ... ... 5391 Chaetor (U.) 3841 House (Lab.) 3579 [1906.—J. M. Paultoti (L.), 7430; G. E. Markham (U.), 3056. Mr Paulton had held thia seat since 1885.] SOMERSET (East). Jardine (U.) 4997 Thompson"(L7) .'.'. ... ... 3970 [1906.—J. W. H. Thompson, (L.), 4553; B. S. Falle (L.U.), 3890.] THIRSK AND MALTON (York)Viscount Helmsley (U.) ... 6382 Brigg (L.) ; 5197 I [l9o6.—Viscount Helm.sby (U.), 5848; J. J. Brigg (L.), 5044.] SLEAFORD (Lincolnshire). Royds (U.) 5265 Lupton (L.) 4000 [l9O6—A. Luptorr (L.), 4355 ;H. Chapman ! (U.), 4062.] BERWICKSHIRE. Tennant (L.) 2992 Carr (U.) 2060 j [This bas been a Liberal seat since 1880. j In 1906 Mr H. J. Tennant, who waG first returned in 1894, defeated Mr R. F. Bell | (U.) by 2975 votes to 1624.] . j LOUTH (Lincolnshire). Bracken bury (U.) ... ... 4432 Davis (L.) ... 4275 [1906.—R. W. Perks (L.), 4551; T. W. C. Piatt (U.), 3572.] ■ LEEK (Staffordshire). Heath (U.) 5463 Pearce (L.) ... : 5453 [1906.—R. Pearce (L.), 5749; C. Bill (C), 4275.] SAFFRON-WALDEN (Essex). Probyn (U.) ... 4263 . Pease (L.) ... ;< 4011 [1906.—J. A. Pease (L.), 4203; Sir W. Bartfcelot (U.), 2935.] RUTLAND. Gretton (U.) 2235 Emery (L.) 1531 [1906.—G. H. Finch (C), 2047; Harold , Pearson (L.), 1564; 1907 (bye-election owing to death of Mr Finch), J. Gretton (C), 2213; W. F. H. Lyon (L.), 1362.] LEOMINSTER (Hereford). Rankin (U.) ... ... 4822 Lamb (L.) 3991 [1906.—E. G. Lamb (L), 3892; Sir J. Rankin (U.), 3864.] BARNSLEY (York). Walton (L.) ... ... ... 12,425 Groser (U.) ... 5,053 [The Liberals have held this seat without difficulty for 25 years, the majority during that time being on no occasion less than 2000 votes. In 1906 Mr Joseph Walton, who was first elected in 1895, was returned unopposed.] COLNE VALLEY (York). Leach (X.) 4741 Boyd-Carpenter (U.) 3750 Grayson (Soc.) '. ... 3149 [Sir J. Kitson (L.)- represented Colne Valley from 1892 till 1907, when he was raised to the Peerage. At the ensuing byeelection Mr A. V. Grayson (Soo.) was returned, the voting being as follows: —Mr Grayson, 3648 votes, Mr P. Bright (L.), 3495; Mr G. Wheler (U.), 3227.] TOTNES (Devon). Mildmay (U.) ... ... ... 5505 Foot (L.) 3578 [1906.—F. B. Mildmay (L.U.), 5226; L. Edmunds (L.), 2998.] NUNEATON (Warwickshire). Johnson (Lab.) 8144 Mnddocka (U.) 7893 [1906.—W. Johnson (Lab.). 7677; F. Newdigate (U.), 5849.] MONTROSE. Harcourt (L.) ... 3606 - Burgess (Lab.) 1788 Low (U.) 1592 [l9o6.—Sir John Moirley (L.), 4416; Colonel A. Sp.rot (U.), 1922. Bye-election 1908, when Sir J. Morley was raised' to the ■ nee-rage.— R. V. Harcourt (L.), 3083; J. Burgess (Lab.), 1937; A. H. B. Constable (U.), 1576.] LINLITHGOW. Ure (L.) 6451 Smith (U.) 3536 ri9o6.—A. Ure (L.), 5282; P. Rcse-Innes (U.), 2761.] KIRKCALDY. Dalziel (L.) 5035 Bannerman (U.) 1659 [1906.—J. 11. Dalziel (L.), 4659; A. H. B. Constable (U.), 1410.] KILMARNOCK. Rainv (L.) 8937 Bell (U.) 5701 ri9o6.—A. R. Rainy (L.), 8268; T. W. M'lntyre (U.), 5743.] , ABERDEEN (West). Henderson (L.) 5901 Smith (U.) 3194 [This has been a Liberal seat for the last 25 veai'S. In 1906 Mr J. M'D. [Ten-der-son defeated Mr R. M'Neill (U.) by < 5949 votes to 2791.] DUBLIN (College Green). Nanneth (N.) 4559 O'Connor (U.) ' 129 [1906. —J. P. Nanneth, elected unopposed-] j DUBLIN (St. Stephen's Green). Brady (N.) 3683 Connor (U.) 3021 [1905. L. A. Waldron (N.), 4055; W. Ireland (U), 2581.] { , BELFAST (North). Thomson (U.) 6270 Gageby (Lab.) "3951

[This has been a Conservative eeafc fop marry years. In 1906 Sir D. Dixon defeated Mr W. Walker (Lab.) by 4907 rebm to 4616. Sir D. Dixon died in 1907,.and at the ensuing bye-election Mr G. <utot)c defeated Mr Walker by 6021 votes to 4194.] LIMERICK. Joyce (N.) 2137 Rice (1.N.) / 75 [l9O6—M. Joyce (N.) returned unopP ° Se< ] LONDONDERRYMarquess of Hamilton (U.) 2435 Leslie (L.) ... 2^nß [1906.— Marquees of Hamilton (U.), elected unopposed.] TYRONE (South). Horner (U.) 3054 Russell (L.) 2770 [l9O6—T. W. Russell (L.), 2954; A. L. Horner (U.), 2671.] The following have been elected unopposed : KILKENNY—M. Keating (N.)LEIX—P. A. Meechan (N.). MEATH NORTH—P. White (N.). KERRY South)—J. P. Roland (N.). DOWN (West)—W. Mac Caw (D.)ROSCOMMON (North)—J. J- O'Kelly (N.). January 22. ROSSENDALE (Lancashire). Haroourb (L.) 7185 Fletcher (U.) ... 4695 Eullev (Women's Suffragist) 639 [1906. L. Haroourt (L.), 6881; J- R. K. i Fletcher (U.), 4662.] ENFIELD (Middlesex). Newman (U.) 17,625 Branch (L.) 11,383 [1906.—J. Branch (L.), 9790; Colonel H. F. Bowks (U.), 7674.] WHITBY (Yorkshire). I Beckett (U.) -. 5610 Jardine (L.) ... 4602 [1906.— Hon. G. Beckett (U.), 4780; Noel Buxton CL.), 4709.] KEIGHLEY (Yorkshire). Bregg (L.) 7768 Ackworth'(U.) ... 4132 [1906.—J. Bregg (L.), 5322; W. M. Acworth (U.), 3229; W. Newlove (Soc), 3102-] RENFREWSHIRE WEST. Greig (L.) 6480 Cuninghame (U.) 5631 [l9o6.—Sir T. Glen-Ccatcs, Bart. (L.), 5858; J. C. Cuninghame (C), 4490.] INVEjaa^oo. Bryce (L.) ... _ 2440 M'Micking (U.) 1650 [1906.—J. A. Bryce (L.), 2304; Sir R. B. Finlay (U.), 1745.] AYR. Younger (U.) '. ... 3647 Robertson (L.) 3594 [1906.—G. Younger (U.), 5766; J. Dobbie (L.), 3505.] LEITH. Munro Ferguson (L.) ... 7146 Cranston (U.) 4540 Walker (Lab.) 2724 [1906 R. C. Munro Ferg-uson (L.\ 7677; F. T. Cooper (U.), 4865.] PRESTWICK (Lancashire). Ca-wley (L.) 11,564 Potter (U.) ... 8,180 [l9O6—F. Cawlcy (L), 10,187; W. T. Hedges (U.), 6024.] HARBOROUGH (Leicestershire). Lehmann (L.) 8632 Marshall (U.) 7561 [1906.—R. C. Lehmann (L.), 8380; C. H. Dixon (U.), 6382.] NORTHERN MONMOUTH. M'Keima (L.I 8595 Carmichael (U.) 4335 [1906.—R. M'Kenna (L.), 7730; Sir C. Campbell (U.), 3155.] SELKIRK (Peeblesshire). Younger (L.) 1941 Steel (U.) 1735 [l9o6.—Master of Elibank (L.), 1955; Sir W. Thorburn (L.U.), 1549.] EPSOM (Surrey). Keswick (XL) *0,919 Rollitt (L.) 5,232 [1906.—W. Keswick (C), 7316; A. W. Aston (L.), 6221.1 PERTH. Marquis of Tullibardine (U.) 3864 Morrison (L.) 3566 [1906.—T. R. Buchanan (L.), 3738; Marquis of Tullibardine (U.). 2548.1 LONDON UNIVERSITY. Magnus (U.) 2625 Ridgwav (L.) 1928 ' [l9o6.—Sir P. Magnus (U.), 1840; Six M. Foster (L.), 1816.] HARWICH (Essex). Newton (U.) 6757 Lever (L.) 5608 [1906.—A. Lavy Lever (L.), 5650; H. K. Newton (U.), 5308.] HYDE (Cheshire). Nielson (L.) 4476 Eastham (U.) 4461 Anderson (Lab.) 2401 riSOo.—C. D. Schwann (L.), 5545; B. Chapman (U.), 4352.] BRECKNOCK. Robinson (L.) 6535 Devereux (U.) 3865 [1906.—5. Robinson (L.), 5776; Hon. R. C. Devereux (U.), 3459. This has teen a Liberal eeat since 1835.] GOWER (Glamorganshire). Williams (Lab.) ... 9312 Similar (U.) 2533 1906.—J. Williams (La-b.). 4841: J T J Williams (L.), 4522; E. Helmo (U.), 1939. j CARMARTHEN EAST. ' Thomas (L.) 7619 Peel (U.) 2451 [1906. —Abel Thomas elected unopposed. Mr Thomas was first returned in 1890 ] LOUTH (North). Healy (1.N.) ... ... ... 2432 Hazleton (N.) 2333 [1906.— T. M. Healy (N.) elected unopposed.] BOOTLE (Lancashire). Sandys (U.) ... 9944 Permewan (L.) 8869

. [Colonel; T.' Mi. - : Sandys . (U.) . has -represented tlws Constituency since 1885, in which year ho had'a majority of 2782 votes. Out of tKe next four elections he was returned -without opposition on three occasions. In 1906, however, the contest war, fairly close, the voting being:—Col. Saradje, 7821; Dr A. P. Thomas (If.), 7481.] I ECOLES (Lancashire). Pollard (L.) ... ... ... 7093 Assinder (U.) 6682 Stuart (Lab.) ... 3591 [l9o6.—Dr G. H. Pollard (L.), 58*1: T. Stuttard (U.), 524-6; B. Tillett (Lab.), 39E5.] RHONNDA (Glamorganshire). Abraham (L.) 12,436 Lloyd (U.) 3,471 [1906.—W. Abraham (L.) elected unop pos&d. Mr Abraham has boon the irember for this district since 1830. l BELFAST SOUTH. Chambers (U.) 5770 Sloan (1.U.) 3552 \[l9o6.—T. H. Sloan (U.), 4450; Lord A. Hill (U,),' 3634.] BELFAST WEST. Devlin (N.) -' 4651 Carpenter (U.) . ••• 4064 Magee (1.N.) 75 [l9O5—J. Devlin (N.), 4133; Capt, J. R. Suuley (XL), 4122; A. M. Carlisle (L.), 153.] DONCASTER (Yorkshire). Nicholson (L.) 10,645 Whitforth (U.) 7,085 [l9O6—C. "N. Nicholson (L.), 9315; Sir F. W. Fison (U.), 5646.] DUMFRIES. Molteno (L.) 4666 Murray (U.) 4091 [1906.—P. A. Molteno (L.). 4814; J. H. Balfour Browne (U.), 3431.] ROTHERHAM (Yorkshire). Holland (L.) 12,225 Dransfieia (U.) 4,667 [1906.— Sir W. H. Holland (L.), returned without opposition.] BRIDGE WATER (Somerset). Sanders (U.) 5575 Hicks (L.) 3896 [1906.—H. G. Montgomery (L.), 4422; R. A. Sanders (C.), 4405.] ASHFORD (Kent). Hardy (U.) 7966 Farrer (L.) '. 4422 [1906.—L. Hardy (U.), 5995; P. Harris (L.), 5514.] LANCASTER (Lancashire). Helme (L.) ... 7132 Taylor (U.) 6098 [-1906.—N, W. Helme (L.), 6524; Colonel W: H. Foster (U.), 5640.] CHESTERFIELD (Derby). Haslam (Lab.) 8234 . Radford (U.) 5693 [Mr M.-T. Ba-ylev (L.) was the member for ChosterSeld from 1892 till 1906, when he retired. At the last election Mr J. Haslam (Lab.) .defeated Mr G. LockorLampson (C), by 7254 votes to 5590.] RIPON (Yorkshire). Wood (U.) 6363 Lynch (L.) ... 5119 [1905. H. F. B. Lynch (L.). 56J5; J. L. Wharton (U.), 5332.] BASINGSTOKE (Hants). Salter (IT.) 7506 Wallis (L.) 3821 [1906.—A.. F. Jeffreys (TT.), 4826; H. ' O. Ver.nev,' 4705. 1906 (by ejection).— A. C. Salter (!'.), 4832: H. C. Verr.ey (L.), 4593. T E. Poldera (L.). 467.1 NORFOLK (South-West). Winfrey (L.) 4239 Hare. (II.) 400 (?) [l9O6—R. Winfrey (L.), 4416; Sir T. L. Ba.re (U,), 3513.] NEWARK (Notts). Starkev (U.) 5497 Wallis (L.) 4108 [1906.—J. R. Sfcarkev (U.), 4772; A. M. Mandevilte (L.), 4444.] DORSET (South). Hambro (U.) 5811 Scarisbrick (L.) 4379 [1905.—T. T. L. Scarisbrick (L.), 5035; Colonel W. E. Brymer (IT.), 4411.] HTTCHIN (Herts). Hillier (U.) 5761 Pitt (L.) 3877 ri900.-- J. fetoam (L.\ 4157; J. J. W. Miller (17.), 4031.] HOWDENSHIRE (Yorkshire). i Bro&dbv (U.) 5423 Norris (L.) ... 4186 ri905.-Goior.el H. B. Harrison-Broadley (U.), 4763; Percy Benson (L.), 4150.] ORMSKIRK (Lancashire). Stanlev (U.) ... 6919 Lever (L.) 4679 [l9o6.—Hon. A. Stanley (U), 6207;' C. Y. E. Dawbarn (L.), 3891.] EAFfBOURNE (Sussex). Gwvnne (IJ.) 7553 Morrison (L.) 5249 [1906.—H. Beaumont (L.). 5933; Sir Lindsay Hogg, Bart. (C). 5303.] MID NORTHAMPTON. Manf.eld (L.) 6503 FISOo.—H. Manfield (L.), 6307; R. F. Peal (U., 5067.] TAMWORTH (Warwickshire). Newdegate (IT.) 10,313 Dramegton (L.) 4.799 [1905 Sir P. A. Muntz (U.), 7561; J. S. Keay (L.). 4342. Bye-election, 1909, en account of Sir P. A." Muntz's death, F. A. Newdigato Newdcgate (U.), returned unopposed.] WIRRALL (Cheshire). Stewart (U.) 10,309 Jones (L.) 8,862 [ISO6.—W. 11. Lever (L.), 8833; J. Hoult (U.), 7132. This was the first occasion on which the-.LLharals-.secured this, seaf in a period of', 2D,- yea,rs.] WILTON (Wiltshire). Bathurst (U.) ...' ....... 4541 Verney (L) .... .-.-; ... 3894 [1906.—L. L. Morse (L.). 4272; J. A. Morrison (II), 3548.] BRIGG (Lincolnshire). Golder (L.) 6548 Sheffield (U.) 6311

.[1906.—11 J. Reckitt (L.). 5753; Captain Skeffington-Smythe (U.), 4027. Bye-elec-tion, 1907, in conseouence of Mr Recki>H';s resignation.—Sir B. Sheffield (U.), 5389; Captain Hon. F. Guest (L.), 5273. J RICHMOND (Yorkshire). Povvlett (IT.) • 5246 Acland (L.) ... 4263 [l9O5—F. D. Acland (L.), 4470; Lord Ronaldshay (U.), 4365.] ANTRIM NORTH. Limlev (U) 3519 Baxter (L.) 3133 [1906.—R. Glendinning (U.), 3757; W. Moore (C), 2969-] BEWDLEY (Worcestershire). Baldwin (U.) 6618 Brooks (L.) ... 2370 [This electorate has been represented by a Conservative since 1885. The Liberals have contested it on only two ocoasioniS, but on each they were defated by substantial majorities. In 1906 Mr A. Baldwin, who had been returned unopposed in 1892, 1895, and 1900, defeated Mr G. R. Benson (L.) by 5912 votes to 2718. Mr Baldwin died early in 1903, and Mr S. Baldwin was then elected unopposed.] UXBRIDGE (Middlesex). Mills (U.) 10,116 Pocock (L.) 5,408 [l9o6.—Sir F. D. Dixon-Hartland (U). 6429; S. J. Pocock (L.), 6284.] MED WAY (Kent). Wards (U.) 8093 Cairns (L) 3285 [l9o6.—Colonel C. E. Wardc (U.), 6167; A. Williams (L.), 6061.] BIGGLESWADE (Bedfordshire). Black (L.) ... 6631 Prothers (U.) 6020 [1906.—A. W. Black (L.), 6902; Lord Alwyne Compton (U.), 4298.] ESKDALE (Cumberland). Howard (L.) 4504 Lowther (U.) 4470 [1906. Hon. G. Howard (L.), 4467; C. Lowther (J~L), 4230.] FERMANAGH NORTH. Fetherstonhaugh (U.) ... 2572 Kerr (L.) 2307 [1905.—G. Ferherstonhaugh (U.), 2419; E. Mitchell (1.U.), 2331.] WELLS (Somerset). Sandys fC.) 6167 Silcock (L.) 4871 [l9O6—T. B. Silcock (L.\ 5146; R. E Dickinson' (C.), 4761.] WORDBUDGE (Suffolk). Peel (U.) 6120 Buxton (L.) 5226 [1906.—R. L. Everett (L.), 5527; Captain E. G. Pretyman (C), 5348.] RUGBY (Warwickshire). Baird,(U.) 6191 Clonmell (L.) 4890 [l9o6.—Cbrrie Grant (L.), 5181; A. D. Steel-Maitland (U.), 4909.] ROXBURGHSHIRE. Jardine' (L.) 2943 Scott (U.) ■•• 2026 [l9o6.—Sir John Jardine (L.), 2829; Sir R. Waldie Griffith, Bart. (O.), 2514.] MONAGHAN SOUTH. M'Kean (N.) 2611 ,;. Laverty* (U.) 1903 C1906:--J-.V M'Kean (N.), elected without opposition.] l ' ''■'- PETERSFIELD (Hampshire). Nicholeon (U.) ... .- 6279 Baker (L.) 3594 [1906.—W. G. Nicholson (U.), 4349; H. B. Money-Goutts (L.), 4253.] LOWESTOFT (Suffolk). Foster ; (U.) 6530 Beauchamp (L.) 6294 [1906. E - Beauchamp (L.), 6510; Colonel F. A. Lucas (C), 4905.] STIRLINGSHIRE. Chappie (L.) 10.122 Home (U.) ... 6,417 [1906. D. M. Smeaton (L.), 9475; Marquis of Graham (C), 5806.] DENBIGHSHIRE. Roberts (L.) 5854 Thompson (U.) ...- 2829 [1906. —J. H. Roberts elected unopposed. Mr Roberts was first elected in 1892.] CHESTERTON (Cambridgeshire). Montagu (L.) 5265 Beel (IT.) 4735 [1906 E. S. Montagu (L.), 4329; Major Greene (U.), 4316.] NORFOLK (Eastern). Price (L.) ... 5592 Fitch (IT.) 4348 [1906. R. J. Price (L.) 3 5651; R. F. Boilcau (U.), 3435.] N E WBURY (Berkshire). Mount (U.) ... 5081 Hedderwich (L.) 4723 [1906. F. C. Mackarness (L.), 5338; W. A. Mount (J.), 4936.] ESSEX (South Eastern). Kirkwood (U.) 11,195 Whitehead (L.) 9,288 [9O6.—R. Whitehead (L.), 9230; Captain J. R. Newman (U), 7170.] MONMOUTH (Southern). Herbert (L.) ... 9738 Walker (U.) 6910 [l9o6.—Colonel Ivor Herbert (L.), 7503; Colonel C. C. E. Morgan (U.), 6216.] ISLE OF WIGHT (Hampshire). Hall (U.) 7414 Baring (L.) 7123 [1906.— Godfrey Baring (L.), 7455; Colonel A. 11. Morgan '[U.), 5892.] WOODSTOCK (Oxfordshire). Hammer.slev (U.) ... ... 5093 Bennett (h.) 4378 [1906.— E. N. Bennett (L.), 4585; G. H. Morrell (U.) ( . 4144.] RE-ELECTED UNOPPOSED. LONGFORD SOUTH—Phillips (N.). OSSORY—Delany (N.). GALWAY. EAST—Roche (N.). ■ January 23. The following additional returns are announced :

NORTHUMBERLAND (Wansbeek). Fen wick (Lab.) ... ... 10,873 Percy (U.) 4,650 [1906.—C. Femviek (K), 10.336: W. R. B. Riddcll (U), 3210. Mr Fenwicik has represented this electorate since 1835.] ■■ '■'■'■ SURREY (Wimbledon). Chaplin (U.) 14,445 Holland (L.) 8,930 [1906.—C. Eric Hambro (C), 9323; St. G. Lane Fox-Pitt (L.). 7409. 1907' (byeelection owing to resignation of Mr Hambro).—K. Chaplin (C), 10,263; Hon. B. Russell (woman suffrage), 3299.] MONTGOMERY. Rees (L.) 1539 Pryce-Jones (U.) 1526 [l9o6'.—J. D. Rees (L.\ 1541; Colonel E. Pryce-Jones (U.),1458.] FAVERSHAM (Kent). Wheeler (U.) 7438 Napier (L.) 5394 [1906. Dr T. B. Napier (LA, 6925; Captain J. Howard (U.), 5091.] SOUTH MOLTON. Lambert (h.) 5519 Perowne (U.) 3398 [1906. —G. Lambert elected unopposed. Mr Lambert has represented this electorate since 1891.] ANGLESEY. Griffith (L.) 5883 Roberts (U) 2436 [l9o6.—Ellis J. Griffith (L.), 5356; C. F. Priestley (U.), 2638. In 1907 Mr Griffith was made Recorder of Birkenhead, and consequently had to face a bye-election. Ho was, however, returned unopposed. He was first elected in 1895. J OSWESTRY (Shropshire). Bridgeman (U.)... 5003 Powell (L.) 4379 [1906.—W. C. Bridgeman (C), 5011; Allan H. Bright (L.), 4508.] CHESHIRE (Knutsford). Svkes (U) 6196 King (L.) 5084 [1906.—A. J. King (L.), 5296; Hon. A. De Tatton Eger'on (U.L «596. The latter had represented the constituency since 1885.] PEMBROKE. Roch (L.) 6135 .Samson (U.) 1291 [1906.—J. W. Philipps (L.), 5886; J. LortWilliams (U.), 2606. Bye-election, 1908. owing- to Mr Philipps havine: been raised to the wava™*.—A. Roch (L.), 5460; J. Lort-Williams," 3286. J DURHAM NORTH-WEST. Atherley-Jones (L.) ... 10,497 Knott (U.) 5,237 [1906.—L. Atherlev-Jones (L.), 9146; Sir R. Filmer (U.), 3909. Mr Atherley-Jonea has represented this electorate for 25 years.] BODMIN. Grehfell (L.) 5133 General Pole Carew (U.) 5083 [l9o6.—Hon. T. C. R. Agar-Robartes (L.), 5201; H. B. Grylles (L.U.), 4029. Mr AgarRobartes was unseated on petition, and F. Freeman-Thomas (L.) was then elected, defeating G. J. Sandys (L.U.) by 4969 to 3876.] AYR NORTH. ■'Anderson (-L.) 6390 (?) Cochrane (U.) 5951 ■ Brown (Lab.) 1801 {l9o6.—Hon. T. H. A- E. Cochrane (U.), A. M. Anderson (L.), 4587; J. Brown (Lab.), 2683. Mr Cochrane was first elected in 1892.1 ST. AUGUSTINE (Kent). Akers-Douglas (U.) 9500 Lang (L) 4111 [1906.—A. Akors-Dousrlas (U.), 7655; C. W. B; Prescott (L.), 4794]. WIGTOWN. Dalrymple (U.) '2777 M'Pherson (L.) 2142 [l9o6.—Viscount Dalrvmple (U.), 2866; Capfein W. Waring (L.), 2127.] LIMERICK EAST. Lundon (N.) 3097 Bennett (Ind. N.) 2913 [1906. —W. Lundon (N.), elected without opposition. Byc-eleciion, 1909 —Lundon, 2664; Maloney (Ind. N.), 1686]. WYCOMBE. Cripps (U) 8690 Herbert (L.) "6134 [1906 T. A. Herbert (L.), 6839; A. H. S. Cripps (U.), 5526. From 3835 till 1906 this electorate was represented by an opponent of the present Government.] BUCKROSE (Yorkshire). Whit© (L.) 4957 Sykos (U.) 4739 [1906. L. White (L.h 5236; Viscount Garnook (U.), 3634.] THORNBURY. Rendnll (L.) 7270 Ward (U.) 6251 ri9o6.—A. Kendall (L.). 7370; O. E. H. Colston (U.), 5240]. ST. ANDREW'S DISTRICT. Miller (L.) 1507 Anstruther-Gray (U.) \... 1469 [l9o6.—Major W. Anstruther-Gray (L.U.), 1495; Captain E. C. Ellice (L.), 1472]. MAYO SOUTH. O'Donnell (1.N.) 2667 O'Ke'Hy (N.) 2226 [1906.—J. O'Donnell (N.), elected without opposition]. H ANDSWORTH (Staffordshire). Meysey-Thompson (U.) ... 14,594 Jackson (L.) 9,488 [1906.—E. C. Mcysev-Thompson (L.U.), 13,407; H. S. Leon (L.), 8636]. CLITHERHOE (Lancashire). Shackleton (Lab.) 13,873 Smith (U.) 6.726 [When in 1902 Sir U. Kay-Shuttleworth, who had represented this constituency .for many years, was .raised to the peerage, Mr D. J. Shackleton (Lab.) was elected without opposition. In 1906 Mr Shackleton defeated Mr B. J. Belton (1.U.), by 12,035 votes' to 3823.] RADCLIFF (Lancashire). .Taylor (L.) 7367 : ; .-White (U.) ... ... 582? [1906.—T. C. Taylor (L.), 6719; S. Musgrave (U), 5117.]

SPEN VALLEY (Yorkshire): Right Hon. Sir T. P. Whittaker (L.) 4817 Kelley (U.) 3439 Williams. (Lab.) 2514 [l9os.—Sir T. P. Whdttakcr (L.), 5356; R. Johnson (U.), 3092.] PUD SET. Ogden (L.) 7553 '•••■ Odclv (U.) ... 5934 ■JIOO6.—G Whiteley (L.), 70H; Col. C. Ford (U.), 3541. Bye-election 1908, Mr Wlhiteley having been raised to the peerage: J. J. Oddy (U.), 5444; F. Ogdcri (L.), 5331; J. W. B:nson (Soc), Ls9k] SOWERBY. Higham (L.) 6811 : -J Hinchcliffe (U.) 4781 | [1906.—J. S. Higham (L.), 6482; W. Hmohcliffe (U.), 4034.] SHIPLEY. Illingworth (L.) 9144 Hewins (U.) 5369 [1906.—P. Illingworth (L.), returned unopposed.] UNCONTESTED SEATS LONDON, January 23. The -'following- have been elected withojut opposition : DOWN NORTH. T. L. Corbett (U.) [l9O6—T. L. Corbett (U.). 4378; A. A. Adams (1.U.), 2603] DONEGAL WEST. H. A. Lav/ (N.). 1906. H. A. Law (N.) returned unopposed.] CONNEMARA. W. O'Malley (N.). [1906.—W. O'Malley (N.) returned unopposed.l GALWAY NORTH. R. Hazleton (N.). [1906.—T. Higgiri3 (N.) returned un- | opposed. Bye-election, 1906. owing to Mr Higgins's death: R. Hr.zelton (N.) returned unopposed.] GALWAY SOUTH. W. J. Duffy (ST.). [1906.—W. J. Duffy (N.) returned unopposed.] TIPPER ARY MID. Hachett (N.). [1906.—K. E. O'Brien (N.) elected unopposed.] ARMAGH SOUTH. Dr C. O'Neill (N.). [This has been a Nationalist since 1885- At the last election Mr W. M'Killop was elected unopposed.] ••'-' OLD-AGE PENSIONS. LONDON, January 17. Speaking at Stratford, Mr Walter Long declared that Lord Lansdowne's letter on old-age pensions meant that Unionists regarded these pensions as part of a settled policy, and they intended to introduce a contributory system which would provide for the disabled, and also for persons at an earlier age than 70. LONDON, January 19. \ : Prior to Mr Lloyd-George's meeting at Newtown, 1388 old-age pensioners, who live in Montgomeryshire, mounted the platform and expressed their gratitude for the benefits he had conferred on them. MR CROOKSS RETURN. LONDON. January 17. Mr Will Crooks had a great ovation at Woolwich on his return. He declared that he brought from Canada and Australasia messages of hope to the -world regarding the solidarity of Labour. PREFERENTIAL TARIFF. LONDON, January 17. Speaking at Woolwich, Mr Crooks declared that the people of New South Wales complained bitterly of the 5 percent. Preferential Tariff, under which the price of commodities had been raised by 15 per cent. Ke added that all colonials repudiated with scorn and derision any suggestion to give them preference in British markets. A POPULAR MINISTER. LONDON, January 17. When the Rev. Sylvester Home entered the pulpit at White-field's Tabernacle on Sunday, after his election for Ipswich, the congregation rose and cheered him, waving their hats and handkerchiefs. GOVERNMENT MA JORJTY. LONDON, January 18. The Daily Chronicle (L.) says that up to the present it looks like an ultimate Government majority, exceeding that of Mr Gladstone's in 1885. The Unionist newspapers recognise that a tremendous effort is still required to bring down the Government majority to anything like vanishing point. The. Daily Mail says that no danger could be greater than that of the Nationalists holding the balance of power. " Now is the time for all moderate men and wise Liberals to rally to the country. The naval ports (referring to Portsmouth and Devonport) have given them the lead. The largeness of the polls throughout the country is due in some degree to the mildness of the weather. The Right Hon. J. A. Pease ((L.), who stands for Saffron Walden, has pledged himself to vote against Home Rule with arc:lndependent Executive. ~ ~ . INCENSED MINERS. LONDON, January 18. Ten thousand Durham miners, who are I dissatisfied with their agent's agreement ! with the coal-owners respecting the Eight Hours' Act, demonstrated against Mr : Johnston, the Labour candidate, .at Gateshead, and asf* v.: in passing a colliery,

where they did much damage. Tomorrow I they will march against the Labour candi- j date for Bishop Auckland. I January 19. Mr Asquith, speaking at Lev-en, said that the lesson of the polls wi'S that in the new Parliament tariff reform was a political impossibility. In writing to several candidates Mr Churchill urged the electorates to return a strong and independent Government. In the course of a speech Mr LloydGeorge declared it must be made perfectly clear that if the Lords rejected a bill after it bad been sent up ? second time it would be sent straight through to the Throne. j The Tariff Reform Lsa'gue has chartered a number of motor buses, and is perambulating the country districts with specimens of dumped goods. The Unionist paper.-? contain cablegrams showing the anxiety of Berlin and Hamburg merchants respecting tariff reform, which is expected to change the conditions of German trade. Others rejoice at the prospect of Freetrade remaining undisturbed. One paper expresses delight over Mr Chiozza Money's defeat, adding . that his references to black bread and sausages are the laughing stock of Germany. Mr Halctane (Secretary for War), though recovering, is still too poorly to engage in election work. Six hundred telegrams of congratulation have been sent- to Lord C. Beresford. HOME RULE. LONDON, January 17. An orderly Unionist demonstration .of one hundred thousand people was held in Liverpool to protest against the granting of Home Rule to Ireland. January 19. In the course of a speech, Mr Pease (Chief Liberal Whip} said that Mr Asquith, in his Albert Hall speech, gave no I pledge that Home Rule would be given to Ireland. What he said was that the ban which the Liberals had imposed uport' themselves at the last general election had been removed, and that the Liberals were now free, if they so desired, to extend self-government to Ireland. At the same time everyone in the Government^was pledged not to give an Irish Independent Parliament, but self-government consistent with the Union. January 23. Speaking at Dublin. Mr J. E. Redmond expressed his confidence in Mr Asquith's fulfilment of his pledge. "The Nationalists will not ask for Home Rule before the veto is settled, but when the veto is gone the first friendly House of Commons elected will carry Home Rule. Irishmen do not ask for separation." NO LEGISLATION PROMISED. LONDON, January 20. Mr Asquith, in a speech at Fife, declined to promise legislation of any kind till the Government had settled its conclusions with the Lords. That permanent obstacle must be removed, and till it was done there wa,s no use in talking about legislation. The Liberal party was free to support any measures giving Ireland self-government in purely Irish affairs, subject to the unimpaired supremacy of the Imperial Parliament. He was unprepared to give a pledge respecting the House of Lords' judgment regarding the payment of labour members, but he would consider the subject. Speaking at Largoward, and in reply to questions, Mr Asquith said he proposed to pa« 3 a bill through Parliament to limit the Lordu' veto to the lifetime of a single Parliament. Be was in favour of manhood suffrage, subject to reasonable restrictions. In reply to a fuither question, he said he had always been an opponent of woman's suffrage, as, in his opinion, it was neither good for women nor for the State. MISCELLANEOUS. LONDON, January 20. During the .elections many Nonconform. ist preachers urged their congregations to vote for the Liberals. The vicar of St. John's (Plumstead) announces a thanksgiving service to commemorate the timely deliverance of Woolwich from the hands of a Socialist and Sabbath-breaker. January 21. The proposed thanksgiving service at Plumstead has been abandoned owing to the Bishop's disapproval. Lord C. Beresford has received 3000 cablegrams of congratulations from various parts of the Empire. The Canadian newspapers describe Mr Joseph Martin, who has been elected for East St. Pancras in the Liberal interest, as "the stormy petrel " of Canadian polw tics. Mr Asquith, in a speech at Ceres, 'da* precate& importing electoral controversies regarding the supposed opinions of the* colonies, whose far-sighted statesmen would be the first to deprecate that any, Gorfc of pressure should appear to be exercised by them on the free judgment of the Motherland's people. The Fremdenblatt says that the historical significance of the elections is that the commercial policy of Europe and America must in 1910 begin to prepare for England's transition to Protection. .Fifty-four persons have been arrested in Belfast, mostly for attempting to personate | Independent Nationalists. \ Speaking at Ladvbank, Mr Asauith. said

he would say nothing regarding the general results of the election fill the situation was more developed; but he would say that, except at Birmingham and its sphere of influence, Liverpool, and on© or two other isolated areas, the whole of the great centres of industry in England and Scotland had given an emphatic verdict in favour of Freetrade. Eeplying to hecklers, the Prime Minister declared that he did not favour the nationalisation of railways. He thought the present distribution of members unjust, and that the time had come for an amendment. There was tumultous enthusiasm on the Stock Exchange at the successive announcements of Unionist victories. An elector at Auchtermuchty asked Mr 'Asquith whether he would say what he was prepared to do in the event of the Lords rejecting the bill to limit the veto. Mr Asquith replied : "No ! I will not. We will wait and see." January 22. Radical newspapers complain that the nse of motor cars largely explains the result of country polling. ALLEGED TERRORISM. LONDON, January 22. The Daily News states that owing to the terrorism which has prevailed since the introduction of the Budget the great majority of large country estates officers have been employing intimidation to their tenants. The temporal arm has been reinforced by the spiritual, one vicar who was the channel of most material bounties working against the Liberals. The Daily News advises voters to profees Toryism but vote Liberal. The martyrs on the rack told verbal untruths rather than betray their cause. A QUALIFYING STATEMENT. LONDON, January 23. In the course of an address to the electors at East Fife, Mr Asquith, explaining the Government's social reform projects, twice used the qualifying phrase " if you send us back to Westminster with an adequate majority. - ' Speaking at Torquay, Mr Winston Churchill said that the Government would ..., rim the Budget through or over the House of Lords. HEAVY POLLING. LONDON, January 23. Grantham, and Surrey polled 97 per lent, of the votes on the roll. The newspapers pay tribute to the exemplary composure of the electorates throughout Britain, and, with but few exceptions, to the quiet earnestness of the crowds. GOVERNMENT BORROWINGS. LONDON, January 24. Mr Runciman. speaking at Retford, said that owing to the rejection of the Budget the Government had been obliged to borrow £5,000,000 last week, and £5,000,000 the week before, whiie it was arranging for £3,000,000 more. It was a forced borrower, and therefore was compelled to pay 3g per cent, interest instead of 3£ per cent. SUGGESTION OF ANOTHER ELECTION. LONDON, January 24. Mr Masterman, in a speech at Redhill, said that the Liberals would do nothing until the Lords' veto had been broken. They might require to make another appeal to the country before many months. Sir A. F. Acland Hood, speaking at Taunton, said that the county elections had shown that the House of Lords was absolutely justified in referring the Budget to the people. He was certain that the Unionists would be the only >lid party. PRESS COMMENTS. LONDON, January 19. The Times' Dublin correspondent says that Mr Pease's statements have created jonstemation among the Nationalists. The election is being fought in Ireland on Ihe question of Home Rule. It is now issumed that Mr Asquith, after SaturJay's pollings, expected a, majority independent of the Nationalists' vote, and had . directed his Whip to disown his Albert Eall undertaking. The Times; commenting on Mr Pease's statement, says: "He explains, but only when the borough elections are nearly over, that Mr Asquith really meant nothing in particidar at the Albert Hall. The county elections, wherein the Irish vote is insignificant, are beginning, and the Liberals hope to profit by the repudiation of an intention whereon they have hitherto been trading. The late .Sir W. •Jlarcourt's expression ' a dirty trick,' fittingly describes this manoeuvre. What is now meant is that a Home Rule Bill will only be introduced if it serves party purposes." January 21. The Times says that the fictions in Liber,-:! cp3?cbfs did n>t provoke Mr Aequith to protect against the black bread end ho"scfksh lirs and the false statements ab'ut unemployment in Berlin and New York These ways of drawing in foreign countries were perfectlv right, because Ihev were useful to delude the ignorant into voting for Mr Asfluitft, but there was no report of the fact that our rival* were wnfchiag the prooreps of tariff reform with an apprehension that was qui to shocking.

The Daily Telegraph (0.), writing in reference to the Irish split, says that the O'Rrienites may be a dozen strong in the new House, and it seems clear that they will not hesitate to join the Opposition against the Budget. The Daily Chronicle (G-), says that the decisive issue will be fought in the counties. The alternative is between a majority so attenuated as to make the future uncertain, and a great majority adequate to support, a strong Government in the coming grips with the Lords, and clearing the path for democratic progress. The Times says that if the Unionists continue to work as hitherto they have prospects of being the strongest single party in the new Parliament, and that in the event of there not being a strong Unioniet Opposition, Mr Asquith's hands will be strengthened on such a vital question as national defence, also in the promotion of all legitimate legislation. But should he be weak the Opposition will most rightly restrain him so far as carrying out any revolutionary attacks on the Constitution and the integrity of _ the Empire and private property are concerned. January 24. The Times states that the division of opinion between the north and the south and the unprecedented high polls continue to be the outstanding features of the elections.