27 MAY 1922, Page 2

Mr. E. C. Grenfell, the recognized Conservative candidate, was returned

for the City of London in- the hy-election held on Friday, May 19th. Mr. Grenfell 10;114' votes, while his opponent, Sir T. Vansittart Bowater, standing • as an inde- pendent Conservative, polled 6,178. The -City electors are fortunate in securing an able and experienced man like Mr. Grenfell to represent them at Westminster. Mr. Grenfe,ll, we are sure, will make it clear that the City regards rigid economy in administration as the first duty of the Government.