It was said that Mr. Biggar had by far the
best organization in Paisley, and, though he increased his votes since the General Election by well over 4,000, it must be remembered that a certain number of his new supporters were electors who had transferred their votes from Mr. Taylor. At the General Elec- tion Mr. Taylor stood as the representative of the National Democratic Party, and, however that group may be placed now, there is no doubt that it had the sympathy of part of the Labour vote in those halcyon days for the Coalition. Mr. MacKeen's position as Coalition Unionist is so unfortunate as to be almost undignified. A coupon of approval was sent to him by Mr. Bonar Law, but as Mr. MacKean forfeits his nomination-fee through not having polled enough votes, he must be reflecting that the price of a coupon, or rather a half-coupon as Mr. Lloyd George refrained from good wishes, is high at £150.
