BRITISH BY-ELECTION

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2665, 10 January 1916, Page 5

BRITISH BY-ELECTION

SIR GEORGE REID'S OPPONENT. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, January 7. Mr. Mackenzie Bell, who has twice stood as Liberal candidate for St. George's," Hanover Square, will again contest the seat. [It was reported on Fridav that Sir •George 'Reid, High Commissioner for Australia, has been chosen as the Unionist candidate for St. George's, Hanover Square. Tho selection is not altogether a surprise, as it was_ thought probable that Sir George Reid would enter politics in England. The vacancy is caused by Sir A. Henderson's elevation to the peerage. Mr. Gibson Bowles, the Independent ■ Unionist candidate, will possibly retire, _ in view of Sir George Reid's selection.] SIR GEORGE REID'S RESIGNATION. ACCEPTED BY FEDERAL CABINET. (Rec. January 10. 0.10 a.m.) Melbourne, January 9. The Executive accepts Sir George Reid's resignation of the High Commissionership forthwith, thereby overcoming the difficulty of tho retention of a salaried office standing in the way of his candidature for tho House of Commons. CANDIDATE RETIRES. AN EXCELLENT REASON.. (Rec. January 9, 5.5 p.m.) London, January 8. Mr. Gibson Bowles retired from the contest as' it is felt that tho election of an Australian would be a compliment to Australia, to whose gallantry and devotion we owe so much.