Once he has benn selected as candidate, Hinds was virtually assured of election to Parliament, even though there were initial concerns that the Liberals would take the contest for granted. Although a vigorous campaign was conducted by his Conservative opponent, J.W Jones Cremlyn, the Liberals held an enthusiastic campaign. One of the most memorable meetings was held at Bethania Chapel in the rural village of Talog. Upon the approach of Hinds's motor car the historic horn apparently used at the time of the Rebecca Riots was sounded and a torchlight procession formed.