11 JULY 1868, Page 2

The Liberals in Glasgow and Birmingham seem very confident in

their strength. They intend in each place to fight for all three seats; but not, we fear, in the best way. Instead of nominating working men, they are trying to secure the minority seat for per- sons exactly like those who will fill the other two. In Birming- ham, Mr. Mintz, though, no doubt, a good Liberal, represents the usual opinions of the employers of labour; and Mr. Anderson, in Glasgow, adds little to them except a belief in compulsory educa- tion. It should be noted that Mr. Muntz was chosen by a large committee from all sections of Liberals in Birmingham after two or three ballots, the first introduction of the American caucus system.