Cardiganshire County Council election, 1898
The fourth elections for Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1898.[1] They were preceded by the 1895 election and followed by the 1901 election
Overview of the Result
At the fourth elections held for the County Council, the Liberals retained their large majority.
Boundary Changes
There were boundary changes in the Aberaeron area, arising from the formation of the Aberaeron Urban District Council in 1894.
Unopposed Returns
There were a number of unopposed returns.[2] The Conservatives held seats they won in 1895 including Borth and Cardigan South while Independent Conservative Henry Bonsall was returned unopposed for Bow Street.
Contested Elections
The Liberals won Aberystwyth No.1, lost in 1895, after the Unionists failed to field a candidate.
Retiring Aldermen
Eight aldermen retired. Of these only Peter Jones (Trefeurig) and Jenkin Jenkins (Felinfach) sought re-election, although two others (John Powell and Evan Richards) would be re-elected without facing the electorate.[3] Jenkins was defeated at Felinfach by Walter T. Davies. Davies, however was among those who were chosen as new aldermen enabling Jenkins to contest the by-election (see below). Four aldermen retired namely W.O. Brigstocke, Dr Jenkin Lewis, David Lloyd and D.W. E. Rowland.
The New Council
J.C. Harford of Falcondale was elected as the first Conservaticve chairman on a motion moved by Peter Jones.[3]
Cardiganshire County Council 1898 : elected members | ||||||||||
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Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | ||
Liberal | 39 | 4 | 1 | +3 | ||||||
Conservative | 8 | 1 | 4 | -3 | ||||||
Liberal Unionist | ||||||||||
Independent Conservative | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Council following the election of aldermen and by-elections
Cardiganshire County Council 1898 : following the election of aldermen | ||||||||||
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Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | ||
Liberal | 50 | |||||||||
Conservative | 9 | |||||||||
Liberal Unionist | 0 | |||||||||
Independent Conservative | 1 | |||||||||
Independent | 0 |
Cardiganshire County Council 1898 : following by-elections | ||||||||||
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Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | ||
Liberal | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Conservative | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Liberal Unionist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Independent Conservative | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Independent |
Results
Aberaeron
Aberaeron 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | John Morgan Howell* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Aberarth
Aberarth 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Evan Lima Jones* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Aberbanc
David Lloyd, an alderman from 1889 to 1895 was returned unopposed.
Aberbanc 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Dr David Lloyd* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Aberporth
Aberporth 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Joshua Hughes* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Aberystwyth Division 1
Aberystwyth Division 1 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Robert Doughton | unopposed | |||
Liberal gain from Unionist | Swing | ||||
Aberystwyth Division 2
Aberystwyth Division 2 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | David Charles Roberts* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Aberystwyth Division 3
A repeat of the contest in 1895. Ellis increased his majority from 7 to 29.
Aberystwyth Division 3 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Robert Ellis | 186 | |||
Conservative | Dr Thomas Pugh Beddoes | 157 | |||
Majority | 29 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Aberystwyth Division 4
James had been elected at the 1895 by-election following C.M. williams's re-appointment as alderman.
Aberystwyth Division 4 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Evan Hugh James* | 158 | |||
Conservative | John Morgan | 133 | |||
Majority | 25 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Borth
Borth 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | John Morgan Williams* | unopposed | |||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Bow Street
Bow Street 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Independent Conservative | Henry Bonsall | unopposed | |||
Independent Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Cardigan North
Cardigan North 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Rev John Williams* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Cardigan South
Cardigan South 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | C.E.D. Morgan-Richardson | unopposed | |||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Cilcennin
Jenkin Lewis had previously sat as an Unionist.
Cilcennin 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Dr Jenkin Lewis** | 146 | |||
Conservative | Price Lewes | 96 | |||
Majority | 50 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Cwmrheidol
The seat changed hands for the third time, with Nicholas Bray, the victor in 1889 and 1895 being defeated as he was in 1892.
Cwmrheidol 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | John Morgan | 90 | |||
Conservative | Capt. Nicholas Bray* | 44 | |||
Majority | 46 | ||||
Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Abraham Thomas Joseph | 114 | |||
Conservative | William Thomas Hill | 50 | |||
Majority | 64 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Felinfach
The sitting councillor defeated Alderman Jenkin Jenkins, who had defeated him by a small majority in 1892.
Felinfach 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Walter Thomas Davies* | 177 | |||
Liberal | Jenkin Jenkins** | 109 | |||
Majority | 68 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Goginan
Goginan 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Joseph Parry | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Lampeter Borough
Harford, was again returned unopposed.
Lampeter Borough 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | John Charles Harford* | unopposed | |||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Llanarth
Llanarth 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | James Evans* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llanbadarn Fawr
Llanbadarn Fawr 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Major H.E. Bonsall | unopposed | |||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Llanddewi Brefi
Llanddewi Brefi 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | David Davies* | 153 | |||
Conservative | William Rees | 46 | |||
Majority | 107 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llandygwydd
Llandygwydd 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Col. John Richard Howell* | unopposed | |||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Llandysiliogogo
Llansysiliogogo 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Rev R. Jones | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llandysul North
Llandysul North 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Daniel Evans | unopposed | |||
Llandysul South
Llandysul South 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Rev Thomas Pennant Phillips | 208 | |||
Conservative | Charles Lloyd* | 191 | |||
Majority | 18 | ||||
Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
Llanfair Clydogau
Llanfair Clydogau 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | John Jenkin Davies | 150 | |||
Liberal | John Watkin Davies* | 131 | |||
Majority | 19 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llanfarian
Llanfarian 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Vaughan Davies* | 135 | |||
Independent | Richard John Roberts | 60 | |||
Majority | 75 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llanfihangel y Creuddyn
Llanfihangel y Creuddyn 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | William Evans* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llangoedmor
Llangoedmor 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | David Samuel Jones* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llangeitho
Llangeitho 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Thomas Davies | 158 | |||
Liberal | John Rowlands* | 130 | |||
Majority | 28 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llangrannog
Llangrannog 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Thomas Evans* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llanilar
Llanilar 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Benjamin Jones* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llanllwchaiarn
Llanllwchaiarn 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Rev William Griffiths* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Llanrhystyd
Llanrhystyd 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Evan Jones* | unopposed | |||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Llansantffraed
Llansantffraed 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Evan Morgan* | 132 | |||
Liberal | David Morgan | 100 | |||
Majority | 32 | ||||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
Llanwenog
Llanwenog 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Herbert Davies-Evans jnr. | 196 | |||
Liberal | James Jones | 122 | |||
Majority | 74 | ||||
Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | ||||
Llanwnen
Llanwnen 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | John Daniel Jenkins | 124 | |||
Conservative | S.D. Jones | 66 | |||
Majority | 58 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Lledrod
Lledrod 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | David Jenkins* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Nantcwnlle
Nantcwnlle 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Daniel Jenkins | 122 | |||
Conservative | John Jones | 109 | |||
Majority | 13 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
New Quay
New Quay 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | John Owen Davies | 149 | |||
Conservative | Thomas Davies | 120 | |||
Majority | 29 | ||||
Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
Penbryn
Penbryn 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Capt. D. Jones | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Strata Florida
Strata Florida 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Edward Evans | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Taliesin
Taliesin 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | John Jones* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Talybont
Talybont 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Edward Jones* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Trefeurig
Trefeurig 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Peter Jones** | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Tregaron
Tregaron 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Daniel Jenkin Williams* | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Troedyraur
Troedyraur 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Thomas Morris | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Ysbyty Ystwyth
Ysbyty Ystwyth 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Thomas Morgan | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Election of Aldermen
In addition to the 48 councillors the council consisted of 16 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the elections, the following Alderman were appointed by the newly elected council.
- Peter Jones, Liberal (retiring alderman, elected councillor at Trefeurig)
- Sir Marteine Lloyd, Conservative (from outside the Council, retiring councillor for New Quay)
- Evan Richards, Liberal (retiring alderman, from outside Council - did not seek election)
- John Morgan Howell, Liberal (elected councillor at Aberaeron)
- Walter T. Davies, Liberal (elected councillor at Felinfach)
- Rev John Williams, Liberal (elected councillor at Cardigan North)
- John Powell, Liberal (retiring alderman, from outside Council - did not seek election)
- Rev T. Mason Jones, Liberal (from outside the Council, retiring member for Ysbyty Ystwyth)
With the exception of Sir Marteine Lloyd, of the eight elected aldermen were Liberals. This broke the pattern established in 1889 whereby there were three Conservatives on the aldermanic bench. Of those elected, four were elected members of the Council and four were not. Two retiring aldermen (John Powell and Evan Richards) did not seek re-election although Peter Jones did so. Sir Marteine Lloyd and Rev T. Mason Jones were members of the previous council who did not seek re-election.
By-elections
Only two of the four by-elections was contested.[4]
Aeron by-election
Following the election of J.M. Howell as alderman, a disagreement among local Liberals led to the unopposed return of a prominent Conservative.[5]
Aeron by-election 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Major Price Lewes | unopposed | |||
Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | ||||
Cardigan North by-election
Following the election of the Rev John Williams as alderman, O. Beynon Evans was returned unopposed.[6]
Cardigan North by-election 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | O. Beynon Evans | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Felinfach by-election
Having lost the election, as retiring alderman, to the retiring councillor, Jenkin Jenkins, Blaenplwyf was returned.[7]
Felinfach by-election 1898 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | Jenkin Jenkins | 144 | |||
Unionist | Evan Jonathan | 104 | |||
Liberal | D. Teify Jones | 41 | |||
Majority | 40 | ||||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
Trefeurig by-election
Trefeurig by-election 1898 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Liberal | J. Hugh Edwards | unopposed | |||
Liberal hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ↑ "Cardigan County Council Election". Cambrian News. 11 March 1898. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ↑ "Cardigan County Council Election". Cambrian News. 4 March 1898. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- 1 2 "Cardiganshire County Council. Annual Meeting". Cambrian News. 25 March 1898. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ↑ "Aberystwyth. County Council Elections". Cambrian News. 15 April 1898. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ "County Council Election. Aeron Division, letter by Elector.". Cambrian News. 15 April 1898. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ "Aberteifi. Y Cyngor Sirol". Brython Cymreig. 15 April 1898. Retrieved 22 September 1898. Check date values in:
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(help) - ↑ "County Council Elections. Cardiganshire". Evening Express. 18 April 1898. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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