100 years ago

The secret is in the ballot box and until it is revealed there will be suspense in many quarters. The new Parliament will consist of 707 members. Of that total 107 were returned unopposed; consequently 600 had to be elected by vote. The death of a candidate necessitated the postponement of the election in one constituency, while there are 15 university seats in which voting is a protracted affair. Therefore, some 584 members were elected by vote. Their names will be forthcoming in a fortnight.