New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-14
EIGHTEEN SEATS GAINED.
Winston ChurchdPs Victory-Labor
Party Strong.

london Jan 1S-The political map OF Eng
land to-day underwent striking change the
result Of Parliamentary elections held in thirty
nine constituencies in widely scattered but I'm
portant centres. Ia which the liberals gained
eighteen seats. The Labor party. whose sue
cessful candidates NAY be counted among the
Liberal gains. obtaired four new seats against
the Crionists.
In the Eastern Division or Manchester Arthur
J. Balfour the former Prime Minister. was de-
feated by T. G. ForridFe. Liberal. who was con-
ceded even by the Liberals a weak candidate
against such person as Mr.. Balfour Mr.. Hor-
ridge had the remarkable majority of 1850
This victory. Notwithstanding the Liberal pre-
dictionss was decided sensational outcome Of
the days polling and WILL 81 is believed. enor-
mous!y effect the elections. which Will continue
tor fortnight
Winston Churchill liberal and Free Trader
won the seat for the Northwest Division Of Man
chester from ". Joynson- Hicks. Conservative
by majority ~ 1241.
Everywhere the Literal majoTities were IN
creased and the let result of the first days con-
test between the great political parties was over
wheringly in favor Of the present government.
Although only Eixty-sx seats are now filed
our Of the go required for the new Parliamen:
which VIII meet at Westminster on February
10. the composition of the House as shown by
the results declared up 20 midnight IS as fol-
lows; liberals. 80. Uuionists, "A: Laborltes. 8;
Aationalists. :. This summary includes twenty
Your candidates who were unopposed. and the
Two candidates elected AZ Ipswich on Friday
The returns for Grimsby which were poled
to-day viii not be known before Monday, and
The elections At Cambridge University, which
began to-day viii continue until next Thurs
Gay
Little disorder attended the polling at any
places. The excitement at Manchester was in
tense. and TIE candidates and their constituents
worked with fever!sh activity. especially In the
district which Mr.. Balfour was contesting. after
reports had been circulated late in the afternoon
Hat .dr. Balfour was IN danger OF defeat.
The returns coming I'm late tonight from all
points created profound sensation IN political
Circles. Fleet-st was packed with bowling
mobs Political clubs received the returns by
tpecia! wires. ana everywhere the defeat Of
Ar Balfonr WAS accepted most complete
surprise. Their, as Liberal gain WAS added 20
Liberal gain until the remarkable total OF
twenty-five seats. counting the Laborltes. olt Of
ihirty-nine constituencies was reached, IL was
1sreed that the Liberal majority IN the nsar
PARLIAMENT would show the overwhelming de-
cision of the country
Dispatches received from Manchester say that
she excitement there tonight was indescribable
'reat cheering crowds were swerIning IN the
Streets.
AIR Balfour tonight addressed a gathering at
ule Conservative Club. He acknowledged the
gravity of the disaster, but predicted short life
,or the Liberal government. He urged the
Ohlonists 10 continue 10 work for the party and
the future reversal OF to-day's results
Mr.. Lalfour VIII find. OF course, another safe
seat before the elections over. by one OF the
Chlonist candidates retiring IN his favor Up
10 the present, however. there IS no indication
where the former Premier can obtain a majority
which VIII enable him 10 take his seat as a
header On the front Opposition bench.
Among the Cnionists who saved their seats in
me general landslide was Sir gilbert Parker az
Slavesend, With majority OF 800 over J. Mac
Jherson. the Labor and liberal candidate.
GEORGE wyndheEn. former Chief Secretary for
Ireland. the Unfon5st candidate for Dover. also