23 JULY 1887, Page 3

4,476 votes, against 2,488 given for the Gladstonian, Mr. Bottanoley,—majority,

1,988. Sir J. M'Garel Hogg, a very popular candidate, who was returned unopposed in 1886, obtained in 1885 a majority of only 1,320 over Lord Kensington, so that the majority has been increased by 668 votes. This election alone ie sufficient to dispose of the windy boasts that the Home-role cause is winning votes everywhere for the Liberals. We believe that those who know bestthe real motives of the London electors, attribute the loss of Unionist ground. in North Paddington at all events, and probably in Brixton, entirely to Mr. Matthews's unfortunate treatment of the case of Miss Case; and we are not sorry to see that expression of opinion.