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A strange incident in this wirepulling is the emergence of

Miss Christabel Pankhurst at Smethwick as the one and only woman candidate enjoying the approval of the Coalition. Major Thompson, the Unionist candidate, had begun his campaign, and had received the " coupon " or letter of recognition from Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Boner Law. Miss Pankhurst then appeared on the scene, and persuaded him to ask Mr. Boner Law whether her claims were superior to his. Mr. Bonar Law on Tuesday told his faithful follower to leave Smethwick to Miss Pankhurst, and Major Thompson obeyed. It does not appear that the Unionists or Liberals of Smeth- wick were consulted in the matter. Their position is difficult, for they have to choose between Miss Pankhurst and a Labour candidate.

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