3 MARCH 1906, Page 3

On Tuesday Mr. Balfour was returned for the City by

a majority of 11,340. But though this majority was greater than that secured by Sir Edward Clarke, the total number of votes cast for Mr. Balfour was nearly 600 less than the number secured by Sir Edward Clarke. We regret to record that Mr. Balfour is suffering from a severe chill. All his opponents, whether Unionist or Liberal, will, we feel sure, wish him a speedy and complete recovery, for any resentment which he may create in men's minds is purely political, and never personal. We also note with regret that the Prime Minister is laid up with a cold, and Mr. Chamberlain with a slight touch of influenza.