The by-election in the Kilmarnock Burghs caused by the death
of Mr. Rainy, who was returned in the Liberal interest at the elections of 1906 and 1910 by majorities varying from 2,525 to 3,231, was decided on Wednesday. At the last four elections there had been a straight fight, but on this occasion a three-cornered contest was brought about by the intervention of a Labour representative, Mr. McKerrell, the other condi- dates being Mr. W. G. C. Gladstone, Liberal, and Sir J. D. Rees, who sat in the 1906 Parliament as a Liberal, but now stood as a Unionist. The figures were as follows :—Mr. Glad- stone (L) 6,923, Sir J. D. Rees (U) 4,637, Mr. McKerrell (Lab) 2,761, or a Liberal majority of 2,286. Mr. Gladstone, who is assured in advance of a cordial welcome from all parties on his entry into Parliament, is the grandson of the Liberal Premier and inheritor of the Hawarden estate.
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