NEWS OF THE WEEK.
MHE Elections are over with the exception of the contests in the Orkneys and the two Scotch Universities, and the total result is an overwhelming majority for the Liberals. After giving seven doubtful members to the Tories, viz., J. I. Briscoe, Sir R. Clifton, G. Tomline, Lord Elcho, W. H. Maxwell, Henry Matthews, and
H. A. Butler-Johnstone, the returns are —
—showing a majority for Mr. Gladstone of 36 in England, 41 in Scotland, and 27 in Ireland, or a total majority of 104. If we win the 3 undecided seats in Scotland this will be increased to 107; if only 2, it will be 105, within 5 of our original prediction, and quite enough for all practical purposes. South Britain—Boroughs and Universities
fl Counties
Liberals.
210 55 Conservatives.
... 97 139 Total 265 229 Scotland—Boroughs 26 ...
n Counties 23
Total 49 ... 8 Ireland—Boroughs and Universities 28 ... 13 ,, Counties $8 ... 26 Total GG ... 39
