20 DECEMBER 1913, Page 3

The result of the polling in South Lanark was announced

in Glasgow last Saturday, the figures being—the Hon. W. Watson (U.), 4,257; Mr. G. Morton (L.), 4,006; Mr. T. Gibb (Labour), 1,674. As compared with the last election in December, 1910, the figures show an increase in the electorate of 357, in the total poll of 814, and in the Unionist poll of 294, the decrease in the Liberal poll being 1,154. At each of the last four elections there were only two candidates, but when all allowance is made for the advantage of a three-cornered contest, the result is eminently satisfactory, not only since a seat has been gained by the Unionists, but also because it confirms the view that the Government's general policy no longer inspires confidence in Scotland.