18 FEBRUARY 1882, Page 3

Mr. Cowen intends, we perceive, to "call attention" to the

conduct of Lord Ripon in subscribing £1,000 for Mr. Rowland- son's expenses in the North Riding, and of Lord Zetland in sending voters to the poll in his own carriage. He should add to his list the Earl of Cavan, who published a letter hoping that no Taunton elector would vote for Lord Kilcoursie out of friendship for his father, as he remained true tolls old politics. The whole question of Peers' interference in elections will then be brought up, and it will, we hope, be decided that, when open and honest, it is entirely unobjectionable. A Peer is an elector, and has as much right to subsoribe or write letters, not intended for intimidation, as he has to speak on politics, Lord Bee.cona• field seated many a candidate by his tongue.