Fnoji our cablegrams it will be seen that England has .been in the throes of a general and highly excitable election. The Liberals have so far had a complete walk over. Everywhere nearly that they have contested seats they have been successful. The successful election of Mr Clarke for Southwark some time ago has been but short-lived, as he has lost his seat by an immense minority. This" was to a certain extent a foregone conclusion, as the haste with which the last Southwark election was effected did not afford sufficient time for the real wishes of the electors to manifest themselves. However, they have now done so in a clear and decided manner, and Mr Clarke will have ample time to think over the high tone taken by him when he was last returned. However, " Pride must have a fall."
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3526, 14 April 1880, Page 2
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141Untitled Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3526, 14 April 1880, Page 2
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