1889 Glamorgan County Council election

1889 Welsh local government election April 2022 The first election to the Glamorgan County Council was held on 17 January 1889.County Council Elections. Yesterday’s Polling. http://newspapers.library.wales/view/4319032/4319035/54 5 July 2015 Western Mail 18 January 1889 Results were announced over several days. They were followed by the 1892 election. The authority, by far the largest county in Wales in terms of population, was established by the Local Government Act 1888. The county of Glamorgan was at this time becoming heavily industrialised although some areas such as the Vale of Glamorgan remained essentially rural. Overview of the result The rise of nonconformist liberalism, especially since the 1860s, throughout Wales, had challenged the prevailing influence of the landed gentry. However, even in 1889, the traditional forces remained influential and no working men were elected to the Council. For many weeks prior to the election there was lively campaigning in most wards and on election day, 'there was great interest manifested in the proceedings, and at most of the polling places a great many votes were recorded.'The County Council Elections http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3338075/ART63 21 November 2013 Cambrian 18 January 1889 The results are incomplete. As in most parts of Wales, the Liberal Party was triumphant and won a majority of the seats. The Liberal members elected ranged however, from traditional landowners such as Henry Hussey Vivian, through indigenous coalowners such as F. L. Davis to nonconformist radicals like the Rev Aaron Davies, Pontlottyn. A vigorous campaign was fought by the Liberals, which was reported in detail in the local press. The following is a summary of the council composition following the election. The figures shown are the number of councillors plus aldermen. For instance 13 + 2 indicates 13 councillors and 2 aldermen. Glamorgan County Council election result 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Conservative Party (UK) Unionist Party (UK) Labour Party (UK) Independent (politician) Other parties |} Candidates and unopposed returns 66 members were returned to the Council. There were 6 wards that returned two members while the other 54 wards returned one member only. Most wards were contested by Liberal and Conservative candidates, although several of the latter stood as Independents. In many cases, Liberals fought each other.Glamorganshire County Council Elections http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3338060/ART8 31 March 2014 Cambrian 11 January 1889 A full list of nominated candidates appears here There were only three unopposed returns, all of whom were Liberals. Frederick Lewis Davis, defeated by Mabon at the Rhondda election in 1885 was returned unopposed in Ferndale as was W.H. Mathias at another Rhondda ward. The third unopposed return was David Davies in Morriston. Contested elections Most candidates were described as either Liberals or Conservatives but these allegiances were fluid and, in some cases, there was little evidence of a connection between candidates and local Liberal or Conservative party organisations. Aberdare and Merthyr Districts There were five seats in the Aberdare district, namely Aberaman, Aberdare Town, Gadlys, Hirwaun and Llwydcoed and the return of three Conservatives in this predominantly radical and working-class community excited some comment. The three Conservatives, Sir William Thomas Lewis, Rees Hopkin Rhys and James Lewis, had all been active in the public life of the valley for many years, and their return owed as much to their local influence as to their politics. The nominally Liberal local paper, the Aberdare Times, regretted that the local Liberal Association chose to run candidates against these prominent local figures.The County Council Election (editorial) http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3027554/ART53 13 February 2014 Aberdare Times 8 December 1888 Upon the return of all three, a demonstration was held where (according to the admittedly anti-Liberal Aberdare Times), 'all classes of the people united to mark their sense of the pronounced triumph over the clique who presume to act in the name of the Liberal Association.'The County Council Election. Grand Demonstration http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3027589/ART46 2 April 2014 Aberdare Times 26 January 1889 In the Merthyr Tydfil area, however, Liberal candidates were more successful but here too the Conservatives performed strongly. Rhondda District In the Rhondda district the success of William Abraham (Mabon) at the 1885 General Election had led to the emergence of a Rhondda Liberal and Labour Association within which working class leaders were active. At the 1889 election the Association advanced a slate of ten candidates, nine of whom were successful. this level of organisation contrasted sharply with other parts of the county. It is also significant that most of the official Liberal candidates had supported the official Liberal candidate, Frederick Davis, in 1885, rather than the Lib-Lab Mabon.Williams Democratic Rhondda 49 The relative unity of the valley Liberals in these elections is illustrated by a meeting held at the Treorchy Board Schools to support the candidatures of William Morgan and J.S. Edwards at Treherbert and Treorchy respectively. The meeting was chaired by William Morris, minister of Noddfa, Treorchy and addressed by both Daronwy Isaac and Mabon himself.Glamorganshire http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3424291/ART144 14 February 2014 Cardiff Times 5 January 1889 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221142520/http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3424291/ART144 dead The new council The first meeting of the council was held at the Gwyn Hall in Neath and Sir Hussey Vivian MP elected to the chair.Glamorganshire. Meeting at Neath. http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3424324/ART84 12 February 2014 Cardiff Times 2 February 1889 The Liberal group did agree on a list of aldermen before hand but they were not as cohesive as in other counties in using a block vote. One of the main debates related to the venue for meetings, with the claims of Neath and Pontypridd being most prominent. The Bridgend Local Board of Health had petitioned Lord Dunraven to lobby for that town to be considered. Results Aberaman This contest was widely reported and was a significant victory for a local tradesman, T.P. White, over a leading colliery official who later became a prominent figure in the South Wales and Monmouthshire Coalowners' Association. White had been chosen as Liberal candidate after a public meeting at Saron Chapel, Aberaman. In a letter to the press he referred to pressure from colliery officials and sought to re-assure the electors that there was a secret ballot.Aberdar. Etholiad Ward Rhif 4. http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3115113/ART15 30 April 2014 Tarian y Gweithiwr 13 December 1888 Aberaman 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Phillip White 769 61.6 Conservative Party (UK) Edmund Mills Hann 480 38.4 289 23.2 Liberal Party (UK) Aberavon Aberavon 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Richard Jenkins 401 53.5 Conservative Party (UK) John Morgan Smith 348 46.5 53 7.0 Liberal Party (UK) Aberdare Town Aberdare Town 1889 Liberal Party (UK) David Price Davies unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Barry and Cadoxton Barry and Cadoxton 1889 Liberal Party (UK) John Cory unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Bridgend Bridgend 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Lord Dunraven unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Briton Ferry Briton Ferry 1889 Liberal Party (UK) William Hunter 353 53.8 Conservative Party (UK) G.H. Davey 303 46.2 50 7.6 Liberal Party (UK) Caeharris E.P. Martin was regarded as the candidate of the Dowlais Iron Company and was said to have dominated the contest from the outset. Caeharris 1889 Unionist Party (UK) Edward Pritchard Martin 762 Liberal Party (UK) Evan Lewis 133 629 Unionist Party (UK) Caerphilly Caerphilly 1889 Liberal Party (UK) David Lewis 531 Liberal Party (UK) Henry Anthony 406 125 Liberal Party (UK) Coedffranc Coedffranc 1889 Conservative Party (UK) John Newall Moore 451 Liberal Party (UK) Samuel T. Evans 319 132 Conservative Party (UK) Coity Coity 1889 Liberal Party (UK) William Howell 564 Independent (politician) R. Evans 164 400 Liberal Party (UK) Cowbridge Cowbridge 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Rees 334 Independent (politician) Rees Thomas 322 Conservative Party (UK) R.T. Bassett 240 12 Liberal Party (UK) Cwmavon Cwmavon 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Herbert Evans 415 Conservative Party (UK) J. Stanley 387 28 Liberal Party (UK) Cyfarthfa Cyfarthfa 1889 Unionist Party (UK) W. T. Crawshay unopposed Unionist Party (UK) Cymmer Henry Naunton Davies was opposed by T. Griffiths, manager of Cymmer Colliery and a member of the Ystradyfodwg Local Board. Cymmer 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Henry Naunton Davies 785 Independent (politician) T. Griffiths 311 474 Liberal Party (UK) Dinas Powys Dinas Powys 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Oliver Henry Jones JP 443 Liberal Party (UK) W. Jenkins 271 172 Conservative Party (UK) Dowlais Dowlais 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Thomas Jenkins 469 Liberal Party (UK) David Jones 443 26 Conservative Party (UK) Dulais Valley Evans Bevan, owner of the anthracite colliery at Seven Sisters, was a prominent businessman and industrialist. His return reflected his social status in the recently developed Dulais Valley. Dulais Valley 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Evan Evans Bevan 320 Conservative Party (UK) M.S. Williams 223 Liberal Party (UK) Rev D. Glyn Davies 213 97 Conservative Party (UK) Ferndale Ferndale 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Frederick Lewis Davis unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Gadlys James Lewis had been active in the public life of the Aberdare Valley for many years and his candidacy was supported by many Liberals, even though his politics were regarded as Conservative.Y Cynghorau Sirol Unwaith Drachefn (editorial) http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3115099/ART53 13 February 2014 Tarian y Gweithiwr 29 November 1888 Gadlys 1889 Independent (politician) James Lewis 902 68.9 T.J. Jones Liberal Party (UK) 407 31.1 495 37.8 Independent (politician) Garw Valley Garw Valley 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Dr Edward John Parry Unopposed N/A N/A Liberal Party (UK) Gellifaelog Gellifaelog 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Gwilym C. James 436 T. Jones Independent (politician) 131 305 Liberal Party (UK) Gelligaer Gelligaer 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Henry William Martin 510 Liberal Party (UK) W. Coslett Beddoe 478 62 Conservative Party (UK) Gower Gower 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Frank Cory Yeo 478 Conservative Party (UK) R.A. Essery 328 806 Liberal Party (UK) Hirwaun The contest was marked by accusations (originally made at the time of the Glamorgan county election of 1880) that Lewis, as a prominent coal owner and land agent, had refused requests by nonconformists for land to build chapels. He publicly refuted these allegations, at a meeting held at Ebenezer, Trecynon.Aberdare County Council Election http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3027574/ART18 2 April 2014 Aberdare Times 5 January 1889June 2026 InternetArchiveBot Lewis's supporters also countered these claims by publishing old correspondence, including a letter by the late Thomas Price which refuted the accusations.Mr W.T. Lewis a'r Capeli Ymneillduol http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3115141/ART54 11 February 2014 Tarian y Gweithiwr 10 January 1889 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221135207/http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3115141/ART54 dead There is evidence that Lewis's personal popularity transcended any political considerations.Etholiad Aelod y Cyngor Sirol dros Ranbarth Hirwaun http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3115139/ART16 17 February 2014 Tarian y Gweithiwr 10 January 1889 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221144904/http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3115139/ART16 dead Hirwaun 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Sir William Thomas Lewis 454 Liberal Party (UK) Rev Richard Morgan 383 71 Conservative Party (UK) Kibbor Kibbor 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Henry Lewis 589 Liberal Party (UK) Rev David Evans 284 305 Conservative Party (UK) Llandaff Llandaff 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Robert Forrest JP 448 Liberal Party (UK) W. Evans 257 191 Conservative Party (UK) Llandeilo Talybont Llandeilo Talybont 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Rees Harries 472 Conservative Party (UK) D. Lewis 97 375 Liberal Party (UK) Llansamlet Llansamlet 1889 Liberal Party (UK) William Sims 556 Independent (politician) W.F. Richards 392 164 Liberal Party (UK) Llantrisant Llantrisant 1889 Liberal Party (UK) J. Blandy Jenkins 609 Conservative Party (UK) Josiah Lewis 444 165 Liberal Party (UK) Llantwit Fardre This large ward covered the parishes of Llantwit Fardre, Llanfabon and Llanwonno and witnessed a close contest. The Liberal candidate, Edward Edwards, addressing a public meeting at Graigberthlwyd Chapel, referred to personal attacks made against him by opponents and defended his record as a Guardian and member of the Gelligaer Highways Board. Dewi Mabon also addressed this meeting, and in response to questions, Edwards declared himself in favour of the Welsh language being taught more widely in schools. it was alleged that his opponent, Jabez Evans, though nominally an Independent, was supported by the Conservative Party.The Contest in the Llanwonno, Llanfabon and Llantwit Fardre Ward http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3810484/ART33 21 February 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 4 January 1889 This is borne out to some extent by reports of Evans's meetings, where he was generally supported by those who argued that the "best men" should be elected, regardless of their politics.Mr Jabez Evans and the County Council http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3810493/ART50 16 February 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 11 January 1889 Llantwit Fardre 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Edward Edwards 367 Independent (politician) Jabez Evans 314 53 Liberal Party (UK) Llwydcoed Llwydcoed 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Rees Hopkin Rhys 317 Liberal Party (UK) Griffith George 258 59 Conservative Party (UK) Llwynypia and Trealaw (two seats) Lewis and Williams, chosen as the official candidates of the Liberal Association, faced one of the few prominent coal owners in the Rhondda to stand as a Conservative candidate. Their campaign was supported by D.A. Thomas who addressed a public meeting at Clydach Vale. Thomas stated that he had known Hood longer than the two Liberals, but that the county elections should be fought on political lines.County Council Election. Llwynypia and Trealaw Division http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3810483/ART20 21 February 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 4 January 1889 Llwynypia and Trealaw 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Richard Lewis 769 Liberal Party (UK) William Williams 730 Conservative Party (UK) Archibald Hood 713 Liberal Party (UK) Liberal Party (UK) Loughor and Penderry Lougher and Penderry 1889 Conservative Party (UK) J. T. D. Llewellyn 647 Liberal Party (UK) W. Harries 312 336 Conservative Party (UK) Maesteg Maesteg 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Dr John Davies 662 Independent (politician) D. Grey 509 153 Liberal Party (UK) Margam Margam 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Arthur Pendarves Vivian 618 Liberal Party (UK) Llewellyn Howell 377 241 Liberal Party (UK) Merthyr Town Following a close three-way contest, John Jenkins, a member of the Local Board of Health for twelve years, scored a narrow victory. Jenkins was the proprietor of the Thomastown Brickworks and a prominent figure in the Merthyr Building Society. Jenkins was said to have campaigned as a Radical, while the other two candidates relied upon their 'personal qualifications'. A few later, however, Jenkins was killed in an accident.The Late Boiler Accident http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3027624/ART49 2 April 2014 Aberdare Times 16 March 1889 Merthyr Town 1889 Liberal Party (UK) John Jenkins 543 Unionist Party (UK) Frank James 510 Conservative Party (UK) D. Williams 500 33 Liberal Party (UK) Merthyr Vale Merthyr Vale 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Walter Bell unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Morriston David Davis, a tinplate manufacturer, was returned unopposed. The widespread support he attracted was indicated by a meeting at Morriston, chaired by William Williams, Maesygwernen, 'who was supported by nearly all the tinplate manufacturers of the neighbourhood and the leading inhabitants of the district'.Mr David Davis's Candidature http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3338066/ART79 5 April 2014 Cambrian 11 January 1889 Morriston 1889 Liberal Party (UK) David Davies unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Neath (two seats) Neath 1889 Unionist Party (UK) Charles Evan Thomas 920 Independent (politician) Henry Pendrill Charles 738 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Powell 687 Unionist Party (UK) Independent (politician) Newcastle Newcastle 1889 Liberal Party (UK) James Bryant 477 Conservative Party (UK) F.J. Coldridge Bowles 275 202 Liberal Party (UK) Ogmore Ogmore 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Evan Evans 362 Independent (politician) Rees Thomas 243 Conservative Party (UK) William Howells 183 143 Liberal Party (UK) Ogmore Valley Ogmore Valley 1889 Liberal Party (UK) John Williams 509 Conservative Party (UK) Daniel Price 366 143 Liberal Party (UK) Oystermouth Oystermouth 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Thomas Penrice 284 Conservative Party (UK) Nicholl Morgan 244 Liberal Party (UK) John Taylor 135 Conservative Party (UK) Penarth (two members) Penarth 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Henry Oakden Fisher 667 Conservative Party (UK) John Stuart Corbett 427 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Lewis 423 Liberal Party (UK) D.T. Alexander 387 Conservative Party (UK) Conservative Party (UK) Penrhiwceiber and Dyffryn (two seats) Penrhiwceiber and Dyffryn 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Col. C.J.N. Gray 1,027 Liberal Party (UK) Gwilym Jones 694 Liberal Party (UK) Hon. H. Campbell Bruce 664 Liberal Party (UK) Liberal Party (UK) Pentre and Ystrad (two seats) David Evans, manager of David Davis & Sons' pit at Bodringallt, and former chairman of the Ystradyfodwg School Board was the only official Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association candidate to be defeated.Williams Democratic Rhondda 49 The successful candidate was William Jenkins of Ystradefechan. Pentre and Ystrad 1889 Liberal Party (UK) William Jenkins 1,116 Liberal Party (UK) Richard Morris 1,093 Liberal Party (UK) David Evans 796 Liberal Party (UK) Liberal Party (UK) Penydarren Penydarren 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Williams 653 Conservative Party (UK) John Plews 323 330 Liberal Party (UK) Plymouth Plymouth 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Henry W. Lewis 570 Liberal Party (UK) Joseph Owen 311 239 Liberal Party (UK) Pontardawe Pontardawe 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Ernest Hall Hedley 511 Liberal Party (UK) John Beynon 291 220 Liberal Party (UK) Pontlottyn Pontlottyn 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Rev Aaron Davies 469 Conservative Party (UK) J. Matthews 342 127 Liberal Party (UK) Pontypridd This contrast attracted considerable interest as a prominent Liberal faced a major employer in Pontypridd and owner of the Brown Lenox chain works.Pontypridd and the County Council http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3810484/ART39 14 February 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 4 January 1889 Pontypridd 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Walter Morgan 608 Conservative Party (UK) Gordon Lenox JP 490 118 Liberal Party (UK) Porth Porth 1889 Liberal Party (UK) John Jones Griffiths 413 Liberal Party (UK) Idris Williams 303 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Jones 243 110 Liberal Party (UK) Resolven Resolven 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Edward Plummer 772 Rev W. Griffiths 359 413 Liberal Party (UK) Sketty John Powell's candidature was supported by key Liberal figures in the county, including Sir Hussey Vivian and Mabon, both of whom addressed meetings. Powell claimed the support of both the Liberal Association and the Labour Party.Glamorganshire County Council Elections http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3338060/ART8 15 February 2014 Cambrian 11 January 1889 Sketty 1889 Liberal Party (UK) John Powell 597 Conservative Party (UK) Philip Richards 458 Liberal Party (UK) E. Daniel 256 139 Liberal Party (UK) Swansea Valley Swansea Valley 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Jones 505 Independent (politician) W. Jenkins 308 197 Liberal Party (UK) Tirdeunaw Tirdeunaw 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Sir H. Hussey Vivian 786 Liberal Party (UK) Llewelyn Davies 369 417 Liberal Party (UK) Treforest Treforest 1889 Liberal Party (UK) James Roberts 481 Conservative Party (UK) David Leyshon 383 98 Liberal Party (UK) Treorchy and Treherbert (two seats) The relative unity of the valley Liberals in these elections is illustrated by a meeting held at the Treorchy Board Schools to support the candidatures of William Morgan and J.S. Edwards at Treherbert and Treorchy respectively. The meeting was chaired by William Morris, minister of Noddfa, Treorchy and addressed by both Daronwy Isaac and Mabon himself. At the 1885 election Morgan had supported F.L. Davis while Edwards had supported Mabon. Treorchy and Treherbert 1889 Liberal Party (UK) William Morgan 1,061 Liberal Party (UK) Rev John Salisbury Edwards 912 Independent (politician) Evan Evans 619 Liberal Party (UK) Liberal Party (UK) Tylorstown and Ynyshir Tylorstown and Ynyshir 1889 Liberal Party (UK) William Henry Mathias Unopposed N/A N/A Liberal Party (UK) Ystalyfera At Ystalyfera there were two strong competing factions for the Liberal candidacy, each supporting John Beynon and James Williams respectively. After a lively arbitration meeting at Swansea, where three referees including David Randell MP and Thomas Phillips of Llanelli presided, Beynon was selected. However, a meeting of Williams's supporters resolved to ignore the decision and contest the seat. These divisions may have contributed to the Conservative victory. Ystalyfera 1889 Conservative Party (UK) Dr David Thomas 375 Liberal Party (UK) James Williams 239 136 Conservative Party (UK) Election of aldermen In addition to the 66 councillors the council consisted of 22 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the election of the initial 22 aldermen, half of the aldermanic bench would be elected every three years following the triennial council election. Prior to the elections there had been some discussion about the method of electing aldermen. At a meeting in Clydach Vale, D.A. Thomas had argued that although he believed the elections should be fought on political lines, men such as J. T. D. Llewellyn and Rees Hopkin Rhys should be selected as aldermen in order that the Council could benefit from their experience as magistrates. This had been contradicted by one of the two Liberal candidates for the ward who had declared that the aldermen should be elected from within the council. In the event both Llewelyn and Rhys were successful at the elections in any case. After the initial elections, there were sixteen Aldermanic vacancies and the following Alderman were appointed by the newly elected council: Elected for six years J. T. D. Llewellyn, Conservative (elected councillor at Lougher and Penderry) Thomas Williams, Liberal (elected councillor at Penydarren) Walter H. Morgan Liberal (elected councillor at Pontypridd) William Hunter, Liberal (elected councillor at Briton Ferry) Frederick L. Davis, Liberal (elected councillor at Ferndale) John Davies, Liberal (elected councillor at Maesteg ) William Morgan (elected councillor at Treherbert) Dr H. Naunton Davies, Liberal (elected Councillor at Cymmer) John Jones Griffiths, Liberal (elected councillor at Porth) Gwilym James, (elected councillor at Gellifaelog) Sir William Thomas Lewis, Conservative (elected councillor at Hirwaun) Elected for three years Gwilym Jones, Liberal (elected councillor at Penrhiwceiber and Dyffryn) John Cory, Liberal (elected councillor at Barry and Cadoxton) David Davies, Liberal (elected councillor at Morriston) David Lewis Liberal (elected councillor at Caerphilly) Rev Aaron Davies, Liberal (elected councillor at Pontlottyn) William Jenkins, Liberal (elected councillor at Pentre and Ystrad) Thomas Rees, Liberal (elected councillor at Cowbridge) Edward Plummer, Liberal (elected councillor at Resolven) Rees Harries, Liberal (elected councillor at Llandeilo Talybont) Thomas P. White, Liberal (elected councillor at Aberaman) Richard Jenkins, Liberal (elected councillor at Aberavon ) In contrast to the position in some Welsh counties such as Cardiganshire, where the Liberal majority voted en bloc for a slate of candidates, including a small number of Conservatives, the distribution of the votes in the ballot suggested that this was not the case in Glamorgan. The votes ranged from 58 for J.T.D. Llewellyn to 25 for Sir William Thomas Lewis, who was only four votes ahead of the next candidate, Lord Aberdare. The Liberal caucus did agree on a slate, and altered it when four members including Hussey Vivian and Cory Yeo, declined to be nominated. However, the Liberal group were not as disciplined in adhering to the list as in some rural counties, perhaps reflecting the ambiguity inherent in some councillors' political allegiances.Glamorgan County Council http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3810520/ART50 13 February 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 8 February 1889 Even so, the end result was that the Liberals had all but two of the aldermanic seats. By-elections Aberaman by -election A by-election was held following T.P. White's elevation to the aldermanic bench. The result of the first election was regarded with surprise in some quarters and one local newspaper predicted that E.M. Hann, defeated at the first contest would be successful in the by-election.District Notes http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3027599/ART37 7 January 2014 Aberdare Times 9 February 1889June 2026 InternetArchiveBot However, Hann was again defeated by a different Liberal candidate, Thomas Davies.County Council Election http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3027609/ART37 7 January 2014 Aberdare Times 23 February 1889June 2026 InternetArchiveBot Aberaman by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Davies 675 Conservative Party (UK) Edmund Mills Hann 549 126 Liberal Party (UK) Aberavon by-election Aberavon by-election 1889 Conservative Party (UK) John Morgan Smith 418 Liberal Party (UK) Evan Davies 347 71 Barry and Cadoxton by-election thumb|John Claxton Meggitt Barry and Cadoxton by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) John Claxton Meggitt 263 Conservative Party (UK) General Lee 139 Liberal Party (UK) Briton Ferry by-election Briton Ferry by-election 1889 Conservative Party (UK) William Peddie Struve 365 Liberal Party (UK) Jenkin Hill 337 28 Caerphilly by-election Caerphilly by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Henry Anthony 600 Liberal Party (UK) D. Morgan 320 280 Liberal Party (UK) Cowbridge by-election Cowbridge by-election 1889 Conservative Party (UK) John Samuel Gibbon 460 Liberal Party (UK) Rees Thomas 420 40 Cymmer by-election Following the election of Henry Naunton Davies as alderman, his brother scored a decisive victory at the by-election. Cymmer by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Dr Evan Naunton Davies 781 Conservative Party (UK) J. Davies 184 597 Liberal Party (UK) Ferndale by-election Evans, rejected at Pentre and Ystrad at the initial election, was returned unopposed. Ferndale by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) David Evans Unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Gellifaelog by-election Dowlais by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) David Jones 277 Liberal Party (UK) John Thomas 276 Unionist Party (UK) Richard.P. Rees 82 1 Liberal Party (UK) Hirwaun by-election Morgan won the by-election, having been defeated at the initial contest by Sir William Thomas Lewis Hirwaun by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Rev Richard Morgan 480 Independent (politician) Dr Evan Jones 362 114 Llandeilo Talybont by-election Following the election of Rees Harries as alderman, a public meeting was held under his chairmanship at which Thomas Freeman was selected to contest the seat. There were no other nominations.The Vacancies in the Councils http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3424333/ART81 4 April 2014 Cardiff Times 9 February 1889 Freeman was a prominent figure in the public life of Swansea and a member of the Swansea Town Council, which became the Swansea County Borough Council in 1889. Llandeilo Talybont by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Freeman Unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Loughor and Penderry by-election Lougher and Penderry by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Edward Rice Daniel 554 Conservative Party (UK) John Roper Wright 494 60 Maesteg by-election Maesteg by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) James Barrow 719 Liberal Party (UK) Francis Richard Crawshay 347 372 Liberal Party (UK) Morriston by-election Morriston 1889 Liberal Party (UK) William Williams unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Penrhiwceiber and Dyffryn by-election Penrhiwceiber and Dyffryn by-election 1898 Liberal Party (UK) Dr W.P. Jones 1,168 Liberal Unionist W. Jones 286 Liberal Party (UK) Pentre and Ystrad by-election Following the election of William Jenkins as alderman, Aneurin Cule, a grocer from Pentre and David Thomas, checkweigher at Pentre Colliery were nominated but Cule withdrew allowing Thomas to be returned unopposed.The Rhondda Contests http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3810527/ART24 4 April 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 15 February 1889 Thomas thus became the first working man to be elected to Glamorgan County Council. Pentre and Ystrad by-election 1889 Liberal-Labour (UK) David Thomas unopposed Penydarren by-election Penydarren by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) David Davies Unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Pontlottyn by-election Pontlottyn by-election 1898 Liberal Party (UK) Rev John Penry Williams 694 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Jones 380 314 Liberal Party (UK) Pontypridd by-election Pontypridd by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Henry Hopkins 577 Independent (politician) David Leyshon 487 190 Liberal Party (UK) Porth by-election Following the election of John Jones Griffiths as alderman, two Liberals, including Hugh Jones, Baptist minister at Penygraig, were defeated by an Independent candidate. Porth by-election 1889 Independent (politician) Thomas Jones 347 Liberal Party (UK) Rev Hugh Jones 309 Liberal Party (UK) D.Powell 245 38 Resolven by-election Resolven by-election 1889 Conservative Party (UK) J. Edwards Vaughan 630 Liberal Party (UK) Samuel T. Evans 556 74 Treorchy and Treherbert by-election Following the election of William Morgan as alderman, Evan Davies, a Treherbert butcher and William Morris, minister of Noddfa, Treorchy were nominated but Morris withdrew allowing Davies to be returned unopposed. Treorchy and Treherbert by-election 1889 Liberal Party (UK) Evan Davies Unopposed N/A N/A Liberal Party (UK) By-Elections 1889-1892 Merthyr Town by-election 1889 The by-election arose following the death of the Liberal councillor, John Jenkins, a few weeks after the election. Frank James, who had been defeated by 33 votes at the original election in which both a Conservative and Unionist opposed the Liberal candidate, now scored a decisive victory.Glamorgan County Council. Bye-election at Merthyr http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3027634/ART40 1 April 2014 Aberdare Times 30 March 1889 Merthyr Town by-election 1889 Unionist Party (UK) Frank James 1,033 Liberal Party (UK) Joseph Williams 451 582 Ferndale by-election 1890 A by-election took place at Ferndale on 1 January 1890 following the death of David Evans, Bodringallt.Glamorgan County Council. The Contest at Ferndale http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3428774/ART171 13 March 2014 Cardiff Times 4 January 1890 The elected candidate was the nominee of the Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association. Ferndale 1890 Liberal Party (UK) Morgan Thomas 466 William Thomas 374 92 References 3 Bibliography Parry Jon Labour Leaders and Local Politics 1888-1902: The Example of Aberdare Welsh History Review 1989 14 3 399–416 http://welshjournals.llgc.org.uk/browse/viewobject/llgc-id:1080171/article/000016672 24 October 2013 Williams Chris Democratic Rhondda: Politics and society 1885-1951 1996 University of Wales Press Cardiff collapsed 1889 Glamorgan Category:19th century in Glamorgan