THE MIDDLESEX LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. (To THE EDITOR 07 THE "
SPECTATOB."1
&a,—The quiescent stage in the history of the Middlesex Liberal Association has given place to a condition of enterprise and hope, consequent -upon the hearty acceptance of W. S. Caine, Esq., M.P. for Scarborough, as the first Liberal candidate for Middle- sex. A wiser choice could not have been made by the Associa- tion. Middlesex is to be warmly congratulated on the good- fortune which has placed the services of such a robust Liberal and admirable man at its disposal. In addition to attractive personal qualities, Mr. Caine possesses a knowledge of affairs, a strength of conviction on political questions, a genuine sympathy with the people, an interest in the new social questions that are coming to the front, powers of eloquence, and capacity for work which cannot fail to rouse the enthusiasm of the electors. With characteristic unselfishness and courage, he has given up his safe and pleasant seat at Scarborough, to head the contest which is to wrest the representation of Middlesex from an effete and blatant Toryism, and restore it to the party of "light and lead- ing." Such ardour must be contagious. I shall be greatly surprised if Mr. Caine does not succeed in placing himself at the top of the poll, and in pulling his colleague, who is shortly to be announced, into the next position after him.—I am, Sir,
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