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Manawatu Herald, 19 July 1892, Page 2

London.

Mr Gladstone, in addressing the electors thanked them for choosing him under the circumstances, and he laid special stress on the difficulties he hand to contend with throughout the election. He hoped that he would bd able to strengthen the solid union of the Empire.

The Times, commenting on Mr Gladstone's address in which he returned thanks to the electors who had voted for him, marvels at his continued capacity, but expresses the belief that he is wearing out his welcome, and adds that it will be interesting to count the time when he will lose his majority. The Daily New 3 thinks the address is too Imperial in tone for local platform.

The Daily Telegraph asserts that the address will amaze and discontent Mr Gladstone's followers.

Mr Gladstone is consulting with Mr Morley and Lords Spencer and Rosebery respecting the constitution of the Liberal Cabinet.

It is expected that Lord Salisbury will wait for an adverse vote before resigning, according to old usage and Mr Gladstone's example some years ago. Moreover, Mr Glad stone's party will bemade up of fractione, each of which will be smaller than Lord Salisbury's supporters. The Premier also desires to indicate the Conservative programme in the Queen's speech. Some of the planks of the platform will be a broad system of country government for Ireland, the total suspension of coercion and a wide labour programme.

Mr Gladstone expects to be able to force through the Registration Bill before taking the final stages of the Home Rule Bill. This measure ■will include one-man-one-vote, and make a three months' residence qualification for voting, bringing the masses thereby on the electoral rolls, and preparing the way for another •lection in event of the defeat of Home Rule.

Mr Morley denie* that he promised to resign unless elected by a large majority. The Parnellitea declare they Trill only support Mr Gladstone if Home Kule is granted according to their former Leader's ideas.

Mr Bruce, Q. 0., M.P. forHolborn has been appointed to a judgeship.

Mr Eitchie, President of the Board of Trade, who was defeated for St George* E., will probably contest the vacancy

Sir Charles Dilke had a majority of 2400 for the Forest of Dean.

New Zealand beef —Fore-quarters, 2£d ; hind-quarters, 3gd. "The hemp market is dull, and prices irregular, a decline of 20a having taken place of late. „ .