Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal | Compton, William George Spencer Scott | 6,739 | 65.8% | +0.8% | |
Liberal Unionist | Foljambe, Francis John Savile | 3,498 | 34.2% | -0.8% | |
Majority | 3,241 | 31.6% | +1.6% | Turnout | 10,237 | 75% | -0.6% | Swing | +0.8% | Note: These results are in comparison to the previous General Election, not the 11 Mar 1889 by-election |