THE LATE EMPEROR.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1873, 21 June 1888, Page 2

THE LATE EMPEROR.

(P3K PBESS ASSOCIATION.) Htdniy, Juno 20 During the discussion on the address )f condolence to the Dowager Empress Mr Buchanan said, while admitting the ate Emperor Frederick's nobleness of character privately, he was a despot wd allied with despots, and was the House going to affirm that a despoil c'iith was an irreparable loss to the cause of freedom and human progress ? He moved theommission of that portion of the address. The amendment which created a great sensation, was seconded by Mr Garland. The amendment was lost on a division by 60 to 3. Auckland, Jane 20 On receipt of the intelligence) of the > J e»th of the Emperor of Germany thu Rev J. Shirley B*kor, Premier of Tonga, under Ina! ructions of King Georgp, Bent a cable message of condolence and sympathy. A. reply was received tc-day informing the Piemier that the mesuge had been hid before tho Emperor jWilliam, t^o directed that his thanks be convoyed to Ktog Georgo. (FROM OUR OWX CORRESPONDENT.] Wejulinoton, Jane 20 I a Ihe Legislative Council to-day th» Attorney-General moved that It be placed on the records of the Oonnoll thn deep Bympatby the members of the Oounall feel with the Grand Dowager. Empress and the Dowagor Kmpresi Id their reoont great bereavement, and that Qio Exoollenoy the Governor be requested to tranomlt a cablegram to the Dowager Eaapreaa of Germany and the Prime Minister of that Empire, embodying the resolution of the Council. In the House, on the motion of the Colonial Secretary seconded by Mr Lance, leader of the Opposition, a similar resolution wan passed.