26 SEPTEMBER 1885, Page 2

There is a rumour, which has even been discussed in

im- portant journals, that the Elections will be postponed until next year. We do not believe a word of it, for this self-evident reason. There was a clear understanding between the parties that the Elections should take place at the earliest possible minute ; and if Lord Salisbury does not keep faith, the Queen does. One of the few great acts of State as to which the Sovereign has still an acknowledged responsibility, is a Dissolution.