BRITISH POLITICS.
THE MIDLOTHIAN SEAT. United Press Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, August 11. There will be a three-cornered contest for tho Midlothian seat. The Master of Elibank's letter is resented in some Liberal circles iv Edinburgh. The Liberal ExecuiiycKlias nominated Mr Alexander | Shaw.-a<!fjß-ell-known barrister, and a- sort -'iff, LonirShaw. Major Hope is candidate. ■ "■"•I^'"" , The miners' recommended Mr Robert Brown's candidature. . —
THE MASTER OF ELIBABJK EXPLAINS. S/. LONDON, Augu'sTfe. The Master of Elibank explains that with a view to preventing a threecornered contest, Is' endeavoured to facilitate an amica'blo arrangement without desiring tive% decision. Now iHa^Tlie 'iccieion has been taken ho trusts that the Liberals will strenuously support Mr Shaw.
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Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14432, 13 August 1912, Page 7
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