Sir John Lubbock has been elected to succeed Lord Rose-
bery as Chairman of the County Council, by a majority of 33 (61 to 28),-45, who probably belonged to the Radical party, keeping out of the division. It is a good choice, and a good omen for the Radical element in the County Council that it has had the sagacity to make such a choice. Lord Rosebery has won golden opinions by his tact and impartiality in the chair; but we venture to think that Sir John Lubbock, who understands a good deal of the business of the County Council even better than Lord Rosebery, will make quite as good, if not a better Chairman He has of late greatly im- proved as a speaker, he is always considerate and modest, and he understands the detail. On the other hand, he is perhaps too retiring, and will have to keep a stronger hold on the order of business than his natural reserve will render at all agreeable to him.
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