NEW ZEALAND'S SYMPATHY

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1673, 13 February 1913, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND'S SYMPATHY

CABLEGRAM BY THE PREMIER. (By Telegraph.-Prcsß Association.) Marton, February 12. The Premier has,received the following message from the editor of the "Telegraph,". London:— Tno 'Telegraph' opens to-dny a national Scott Memorial Fund, ami tno editor would welcome n message commending the fund to public support." The Premier' replied that lie felt confident that Captain Scott's dying appeal would meet with a generous rcspon.so from the citizens of the Empire, and that adequate provision will be forthcoming for tho wives and'families of those, who hayo lost their lives for tho glory of the. British ilag, and who have gone to their deaths in a manner worthy of the best traditions of our race. lN'cw Zealand Shared in tho universal regret. Mr. Massey also requested tho Governor lo send a cablp message to Secretary of State for tho Colonics,, expressing tho sympathy of the Government and people. A WESTPORT TRIBUTE. Westport, February 12. At the Borough Council meeting tonight, oii the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor M'Donald, a resolution was carried of appreciation of the work of Captain Scott aiid party, and expressing sympathy with those who wero depending on them. .The mover and seconder paid a tribute to tho valour and courage of tho men, and stated that as long as Britain produced men of this typo tliero was no need to fear tho decadence of the'nation. AN. OAMARU RESOLUTION., , Oamaru, February 12. A 'public meeting passed the following resolution:—"This meeting expresses profound sprrow at tho disaster, which has lief alien tho Antarctic expedition under the command of Captain Scott, in tho death of its brave leader, and his four companions, and desires to convey to Mrs. Scott and the wives and relatives of the others, who so heroically laid down their lives in the interests of science its, sin-, cere sympathy in the irreparable loss they have sustained.".. ■-.-.. ■> ■-. - ; COURT .ADJOURNED.' ''' - ■ . ■ Christchurch, February 11. When'the. Supremo Court opened'this morning Mr. Justice Dennisfcon addressing the Court said:/'! feel it impossible to step into business, however important, straight from reading a story of/now, in the words of tho dead leader of the party, ■'once more it has been shown, that Englishmen can endure hardships, help : bno another, and meet death with qs great.a. fortitudo'as ever in the. past.'," His Honour then, adjourned the Court till the afternoon. RESOLUTION BY INSPECTORS' .' :-:• — CONFERENCE;.':-V/ ' '_ Tho Inspectors' Conference, now-sitting in Wellington, passed tho following resolution yesterday:— . •'..-', "That this conference realises'! the great service which Captain Scott and his bravo companions have rendered to tho cause of science, and deeply regrets.the' sad misfortune lyhich has overtaken them, and extends its' heartfelt sympathy with tho relatives, .of the deceased."'" ::, .•:.,':. Tho motion was carried in silence.