A vacancy has been caused in East Bradford by the
sudden death of Mr. Byron Reed, the nephew of Sir Edward Reed, owing to a carriage accident at Ventnor. Though Mr. Reed was returned by a majority of 704, there is almost certain to be a contest, as in 1892 the Gladatonians carried the seat by -202. In 1886 the majority was on the Conservative, and in 1885 on the Liberal, side. The pendulum has thus swung hitherto with perfect regularity. As yet no candidate has been chosen by either party, for the vacancy was, of course, wholly unexpected. On the Home-rule aide, however, Mr. Shaw-Lefevre, Mr. Arnold Morley, and Mr. W. S. Caine have been mentioned as likely to be asked to stand, and a ridiculous proposal has been started to nominate Mr. Gladstone. He has, however, promptly put his foot on it.
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