19 NOVEMBER 1887, Page 3

Even Aberdeen University is recoiling from the new Radi- calism.

On Saturday last, the election for Rector took place there, when Mr. Goechen was elected by 455 votes, against 314 given for Mr. John Morley. As far as mere literary work goes, Mr. Morley must be far better known at Aberdeen than Mr. Goschen. The weight which turned the scales against the brilliant writer can hardly have been anything but his Home. rule creed. The University of Aberdeen does not wish to return to the Heptarchy.