18 SEPTEMBER 1926, Page 2

The Canadian General Election, which took place on Tuesday, resulted

in a notable success for the Liberals, Mr. Mackenzie King's party. There is no need for us to express pleasure in the success of one party or in the defeat of another, but we can fairly say that we recognize it to be a thoroughly good thing for Canada that the too nice political balance is at last ended and that one party has a satisfactory working majority. Mr. Meighen, the Conservative Premier, and five Cabinet Ministers were defeated. The figures of the election when we write are :— Liberals

.. 117 Conservatives ..

.. 90 Progressives .. • • .. 16 Liberal-Progressives ..

.. 13 Labour.. • • • • .. 3 Independent .. • • .. 2 Doubtful • •

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