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Lord Salisbury's election to the leadership of the Oppo- sition

iu the House of Lords was ratified on Monday by the Tory Peers, but it was in some quarters evidently ac- quiesced in as a necessity rather than welcomed as a boon. Lord Cairns could not conceal his chagrin, for, in seconding the nomination of Lord Salisbury, he churlishly expressed his regret that the Duke of Richmond had made way for the new leader. Of the three competitors, Lord Salisbury was undoubt- edly the one who was capable of resenting his defeat with most effect ; and he possessed, in addition, the invaluable advantage of being the nominee of Lord Beaconsfield, and also—perhaps we ought to say therefore—of the Court. His friends say that he has already kissed hands and received the seals of Opposi- tion leader.

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