1902 Belfast South by-election
The 1902 Belfast South by-election was held on 18 August 1902 after the death of the Irish Unionist Party MP William Johnston. It was won by the Independent Unionist candidate Thomas Henry Sloan.
Sloan Was a leading member of the working class Belfast Protestant Association and stood in protest after its founder Arthur Trew was imprisoned for inciting an anti-Catholic riot.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ind. Unionist | Thomas Henry Sloan | 3,795 | N/A | ||
| Conservative | C. W. Dunbar Buller | 2,969 | N/A | ||
| Majority | 826 | N/A | |||
| Turnout | 6,764 | 60.1 | N/A | ||
| Ind. Unionist gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
Sloan later founded the Independent Orange Order and reached an agreement with the Irish Unionist Party to disassociate himself from the Belfast Protestant Association.[1] Sloan retained the seat in the 1906 General Election.
References
- ^ a b John F. Harbinson, The Ulster Unionist Party, 1882-1973, p.223
- ^ The Constitutional Year Book, 1904, published by Conservative Central Office, page 193 (217 in web page)
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