THE HOUSE.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 855, 29 June 1910, Page 6

THE HOUSE.

KING EDWARD'S DEATH. "TITE PEACEMAKER OF EUROPE." When the House resumed a message was . received from his Excellency the Governor reporting the death of His Majesty King Edward and the a6ccnsion of Kins George V. The J'ltJJUi MINISTER (Sir Joseph Ward) moved thai the message from his Excellency be recorded in the journals of the }J oust. In so doing, Sir Joseph said that King Edward was undoubtedly one of tho most illustrious monarchsthat had ever reigned over the British Empire. Throughout his life In; was in all portions of the Empire deservedly popular and Moved by all peoples by reason of the tact that one of bis greatest objects was to promote peace and goodwill among the nations of the world. A born diplomat, King Edward could truly bo said to be "Tho Peacemaker of Europe." Sir Joseph next referred to his late Majesty's interest in the oversea dominions. In conclusion, he said that King Edward's memory would be revorod in the years to come by all who recognised a good and great man. "I am sure," he added, "that all classes in this country deeply mourn his death." Mr. IIASSET (Leader of the Oppodtion), in seconding the motion, referred to the universal regret which was felt at the death of King .Edward. All creeds, classes, and nationalities mourned the loss which had overtaken the world by his late Majesty's death. In his own words: "He played the game," and play.ed it thoroughly and vigorously. It was pleasing to his loyal subjects in New Zealand to know that one of his last official acts was to receive their new Governor, Lord. Islington, prior to his departure for the Dominion. There were at tiuies "clouds on the horizon" during his reign, but as a result of his tact and diplomacy peace was maintained and always pe;'.ce with honour to the Empire. In conclusion, he would, like to say that there could bo U6 doubt but that this portion- of the Empire would bo equally as loyal to King George as it had been to his predecessors on the Throne. The motion was then adopted. Tho PRIME MINISTER, at a later stage, moved as under:—

"We, the- members of the House of Representatives of New Zealand in Parliament assembled, humbly desire to assure your Majesty King George V that this House deeply laments the death of His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII, whose name and reign will over be hold in lasting remembrance by his late Majesty's sorrowing and loving subjects of New Zealand, and this House respectfully submits to your Majesty its congratulation* oi. your accession to the ■ Throne, and assures you of its loyal attachment to your person, and prays for your Majesty a long and glorious reign, distinguished by peace and prosperity and a general advance in the social and economic conditions of your subjects, and that the Hon. the Speaker present this resolution-to hs Excellency the Governor, respectfully requesting him to forward it to the Secretary for State for the Colonies for submission to his Majesty King George V." All the members stood to 6ignify their approval of the resolntion. DEATHS OF LEGISLATORS. TRIBUTES TO THEIB MEMOET. Iteference was then made in the House to the services rendered to the Dominion by those members of the Legislature who had.passed away during the recess. In moving a resolution of regret m connection with the death of Mr. Baume; M.P. for Auckland East, The PRIME MINISTER said that the deceased would always be remembered as a member who had devoted himself very earnestly to his constituency, and one who used his undoubted great attainments to further the interests of the Dominion as far as lay in his power. Had Mr. Baumo's health been equal to has ability, he would most certainly have made" a great name in connection with the Legislature of New Zealand. Mr. JAMES ALLEN, Bruce, in seconding the motion, paid a special tribute as regards the work which Mr. Baume had done in connection with education. The HON. G. FOWLDS said that Mi. Baume had always desired to have the doors of the university opened wide so that the people as a whole could obtainthe benefits of the highest education. Messrs. GLOVER (Auckland Central) and POOLE (Auckland West) also supported the resolution, which was then carried. referring to the death of the lato Hon. R. H. J. Reeves, The PRIME mentioned that the deceased's last words were sent to him, and ho need only say that thy took the form of a kindly message—just as members had always found him a very kindly man. Mr. COLVIN (Buller), said that he felt sure that many of Mr. Reeves's ol<T friends would be deeply moved when thej heard of his death. Mr. MALCOLM (Clntha) also spoke in sympathetic terras regarding Mr. Recves'e death. A motion of condolence was then agreed to. Touchiii" upon the death of the Hon. F. Trask. of Nelson, The PETME MINISTER said that no member of more kindly disposition had ever entered the Legislature* Mr. JOHN DUNCAN (Wairau) referred to the croat interest which Mr. Trask had taken in furthering the advancement of his own district. Members then passed u resolution of regret at the death of Mr. Trask. Speaking in regard to the death of the Hon. .las. Holmes. The PRIME MINISTER, after indicating the many public positions which the deceased had filled, said that his death ivould be deeply mourned, especially on the West Coast".

Mr. T. V. SEDDON (Westlaud) en-, dorsed Sir Joseph's remarks. A resolution simi'.av to those which had already been adopted in regard to other members of the legislature who had passed away during the recess was then agreed to.

THE ADDRESS-IN-REPLY. 51,.. W. D. M.ACDONALD (Bay of Plenty) »ave notice that upon the next sit'im; day he would move the Address-' in-Bcply. ' HOUSE ADJOURNS TILL THURSDAY. It ivp.s then decided, upon the motion of the Prims Minister, I hat the House should adjourn till Thursday as a mark of respeot to the memory of hi< latd Majesty King Biiwartl VII. and also to the memory of 'hose legi?lritors who had passed away during the recess^