In July, delegates from the various branches of the Liberal Party on the division met at Llandeilo and it was decided that a series of meetings would be held throughout the constituency to allow the electors to hear the candidates.
[2] A large number of candidates were proposed, including Alfred Davies, R. D. Burnie, and the well-known local doctor, Howell Rees.
[4] As a result, Thomas felt compelled at a subsequent meeting at Llandeilo to appeal that his lack of fluency in Welsh should not be held to support his opponent.
emphasizing his prominent role as a member of Carmarthenshire County Council, and stating that he would follow in the footsteps of Mabon, David Randell and Tom Ellis.
Evans countered by giving his own full version of the episode and stating that Jones had assisted him in gaining a public office.
"[6] The Conservatives had run Sir Marteine Lloyd of Bronwydd against Pugh at the 1885 general election but chose not to contest the seat in 1886.