7 FEBRUARY 1914, Page 3

The result of the by-election in North-West Durham was declared

last Saturday. Mr. Aneurin Williams, the Liberal candidate, was returned by a majority of 1,677 over the Unionist candidate. The figures were :— Mr. A. Williams (L.)

7,241 Mr. J. 0. Hardicker (II.) ... 6,664

Mr. G. H. Stuart (Lab.) ...

6,026

The increase in the total poll over the last election was 4,006. The Liberal majority was decreased by 2,494. The increase in the Unionist poll wee 737, and the decrease in the Liberal poll was 1,757. It should be noted that it was the first occasion on which there was a three-cornered fight in the constituency. The constituency has belonged traditionally to the Liberals, and the Labour Party profess to be well satisfied with the large poll of their candidate.