The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-04
CONSERVATIVE MAJORITY
STILL SHOWS INCREASE,
has been defeated at Boroughton. al
though he poiicd As4s In the interest of his
propaganda

propaganda
Smashed . Ballot BOX.
A curious accident prevents the result
at Newcastle, where Capt. Iambton, of
the British cruiser Powerful, is standing,
from becoming known tonight. II seems
that a cab horse bolted and overturned
and smashed one OF the ballot boxes In
the street.
T. A. Brassey. Liberal, who was de-
feated by eighty-four votes at the last
general election, has reduced that ma
jority to three in his contest with Major
X 8, Baifour. the present Unionist can
dsdate, and the Liberals have demanded
scrutiny Of the votes.
The notable triumph OF Burdette-Coutts
at Westminster Is regarded by the Liber-
ais as almost equivalent to a victory for
themselves. Mr.. Bell has been very prom
inent in every dispute and Derby is a
great railway center.
Sir Elns Ashmead- Bartlett, Conscrva-
tive. has been reelected for the Ecclesal
division OF Sheffield with an increased
majority.
Peculiarly Unfortunate.
Howard Parnell. brother OF the late
Charles Stewart Parnell. lost his seat.
South Meath. in a singular manner. while
w. II. carew Of Dublin Green. has been
elected for South Meath without his
knowledge or consent. It appears that
Mr.. Parneli. Nationalist expecting to be
unoppcsed. had deposited a nominal sum
with the sheriff. sufficient to defray the
cost OF an unconteeted election. The local
managers, however. angry with him be-
cause he had attended Queen victoria's
reception In April. at the last moment
nominated Mr.. Carew. Mr.. Parneii did
not have sufficient money with him to
cover the cost OF contest and. there
fore. the sheriff was compelled TO declare
Mr. Carew elected without opposition. Mr..
Carew happened to be opposed at Col
ieEe Green which he represented in the
last parliament. because hh attended the
Duke of York's levee. ana hts friends
had seized the occasion TO put him for
ward by stealth for South Meath. lie
now offers to resign in favor OF Mr.
Parnell. but II is doubtful whether the
law will permit this The Daily Chronicle
remarks.
III there are any more royal visits to
ireland the bulk OF the Nationalist will
be unseated by their own friends"
Large crowds awaited the results In
London last evening, but much less ex-
citemens was displayed than on the even
ing before.
Today VIII Prove Decisive.
Today will prove decisive as to the ul-
innate result. There were only twenty
eight contests yesterday, but eighty-eight
have been fixed for today Thursday in
Guiding thirty in London alone Excite
ment is likely TO be raised TO fever heat
Mr. Chamberlain especially. and In fact
most OF the leaders on both sides. are
exhibiting untiring energy, speaking night
w and writing letters OF encoura cement
and thanks to candidates and successful
contestants.
r. Burnham. the American scout, who,
was In Lord Roberts staff in South
Africa. has been assisting IN the canvass
of Mr. F. Richard Savage. Conservative.
In Newinton. West London.
Many ladies' are Engaged In electioneer-
ing. some Of them making speeches and
doing other work very successfully
The Primrose League has issued an ad-
roit circular TO the effect that 80 Ss6 more
marriages occurred during the four years
OF Conservative administration than dur
ing the previous corresponding period OF
Liberal rule.