THE LATE LORD ROBERTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2312, 20 November 1914, Page 5

THE LATE LORD ROBERTS

KING GEORGE TO ATTEND HIS FUNERAL. London, November 18. Lord Roberts died at 64 Rue Carnot, St. Omer. A Protestant service was: held in the St. Omer Town Hall, and: was attended by the Prince of' Wales, the Duke of Connaught, Field Marshal Sir John French, many Generals, and the Allies' delegations.^ His Majesty the King will attend Lord Roberts's funeral. The "Daily Mail," describing . Lord Roberts's visit to the Indian troops, states that a penetrating wind was blowing, with occasional rain. When the gallant Field Marshal understood that the Indian soldiers were without greatcoats, and only had field service dress, he discarded his overcoat, pointing out that it was only right that he should appear before his Indian troops, attired in' khaki field service dress. Despite protests, he adhered to his decision.—('Times" and Sydnoy "Sun" Seiv vices.) EULOGIES IN PARLIAMENT., (Rec. November 19, v 5.40 p.m.) ("Times" and Sydney "Sun"\Services.) London, November 18. Lord Chirzon, speaking in the Houso of Lords, said that Lord Roberts was a general who never' knew defeat, and more than onco had retrieved ■ the trembling fortunes of armies. He conducted great operations with amazing rapidity and astonishing success. Ha was not merely a commander of troops, but also their comrade. Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister), speaking in tho House of Commons, said that Lord Roberts was ci'owiied with honours and distinctions. . Ho had. every title to enjoy tho remainder ,of his life in wdl-earned and glorious repose, hut whilst in conversation with him (Mr. Asquith) a fortnight ago, Lord Roberts said that he was anxious to be useful in any capacity. Death came where he believed he was chosen to die. FURTHER TRIBUTES. London, November 18. - Mr. M'Bride (Attorney-General for Victoria), on behalf of the Government and people of Victoria, telegraphed to Lady Roberts as follows:—"Victoria mourns the loss of an invaluable public servant, whoso labours for the Empire will be .borne in lasting remembrance." The Hon. T. Mackenzie. (High Commissioner for Now Zealand), on ; behalf of New Zealand, sent this message:— "Tho memory of a noble life will novel die." IJIPRESSIVE" SCENES AT • BOULOGNE. (Roc. November 19, '9.40 p.m.) London, November 19. Th'ero were impressive scenes at Boulogne, when thousands of British and French troops, who. lined the square iiear the .railway station., and many judges and civil officials, witnessed the removal of the late Lord Roberts's body .to thu steamer, , f -■