6 MAY 1922, Page 3

The City of London Conservative Association last' week adopted Mr.

E. C. Grenfell, of the firm of Morgan,- Grenfell• and Co., as their candidate for the seat vacated by Sir -Arther Balfour on his acceptance of an earldom. Sir Vansittart • Bowater; a well-known alderman and merchant, announced his intention of standing in opposition to Mr. Grenfell. He said that " it was merely a question of whether a merchant or a banker should be elected!' Sir Vansittart Bowater was sharply -criticized 'for his action. We are sorry that Mr. McKenna wee- not' adopted as his experience would have been invaluable. But Mr. Grenfell, though `without that special experience, will; we feel sure, be an admirable representative of the City if he is elected, as we hope he will be.