3 SEPTEMBER 1927, Page 3

The results of the critical by-elections in Dublin County and

South Dublin City were declared on Thursday, August 25th. They were so flattering to the Government • that Mr. Cosgrave immediately made up his mind to appeal to the country. The same night a Proclamation was issued by the Governor-General dissolving the two Houses of Parliament and summoning the new Parliament to meet on October 11th. Nomina- tions for the General Election will be received on September 3rd, and polling will take place on September 15th. Mr. Cosgrave evidently believes in the sound military policy of keeping your enemy on the run. We have reviewed the whole situation in a leading article.