Constituency : Manchester South 1906-12
Arthur took Manchester South after the Liberal Unionist William Peel stood down and the seat was defended by the Conservatives.
Arthur was from Altrincham. He was educated at Rugby and went into business as a yarn merchant. He became a director of Manchester Chamber of Commerce in 1902 and chairman in 1909. He was a Congregationalist.
Arthur was opposed to decimalisation.
Arthur was unopposed in December 1910 after an error by the Conservative agent.
Arthur was created a baronet in 1911.
Arthur was made a whip in 1912 but lost his seat in the ensuing by-election. The main issues in the campaign were national insurance, female suffrage and Home Rule.
Arthur supported Norman Angell's Neutrality League in 1914.
Arthur stood in Manchester Exchange in 1918 but was crushed by the couponed Conservative.
Arthur was active in the League of Nations Union.
He died in 1944 aged 79.
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