THE LATE MR MASSEY

Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1925, Page 3

THE LATE MR MASSEY

‘HBTUcUAN AND N.Z- OADLI ASSOCIATION. Mli DOW NIK STEWART. WELLINGTON, May HI. In response to an empiiry Sir F. D. Bell has received a cable from Mr Downie Stewart stating his treatment is stieeessfully counteracting the poison and has already temporarily freed Ids joints from iiillammatii.il. tail the temporary effect is to leave his muscles slack, so that he walks hadl.v. even with crutches. Mr Stewart says lie is extremely anxious to pass this stage before leaving, otherwise lie might, not. show any improvement; hence lie is waiting until dune unless required sooner, lie is a very optimistic as to the ultimate result.

NUMEROUS AVI? FAT I IS. WELLINGTON, May Id. Among the wreaths ordered lor the funeral is one from the King and Queen of the Belgians. So linin' wreaths have been ordered that it will require several large motor vans to take them till to the graveside. LONDON I’ll ICSS EULOGY. LONDON, May 11. The “Morning Post ” pays a tribute to .Mr Massey under the title: “ A Good Man and True.’' 'I lie paper says: “ All who knew him " ill mount with New Zealand the loss ol her Prime Minister, lie had the grit and courage of Protestant Derry, and the resourceful, luval spirit ol New Zealand. He also had faith in God and in the .Empire. 11 is long term of office "as the fruit, not of mere political cleverness, or of power in tricks id debate, hut of the greater qualities of courage, and integrity, and ol the love and trust of his people.” The “Daily Telegraph” describes Mr Massey as: “The last ol the \\ ar Premiers throughout the Empire.” It says it is a real gratification that such a gallant lighter died in harness.” AM Ell I CAN PAPER’S 'l’ll IBUTE. NEW YORK. May P-’. The “ New York Times,” in a leading article, eulogises Mr .Massey, saying he was by the force of his character one nf the statesmen of the new I’aeilic. New Zealand and Australia had been forced l« think internationally. and give special attention to the Empire's policies in the Far East. This explained the vigour with which Mr Massev protested against the abandonment of the Singapore base. The Singapore base to him, as to leaders in Australia was vital to the integrity of Britain. It was largely owing to his efforts that the Dominions were represented at, the Washington Conference. Such was Mr Massey’s hold on his own people that only death displaced him. It was a curious paradox that, in a country noted for its excess of Liberalism, a man who by nature

was si) stiiuiii'Ti a Conservative. so long lii-lil power. TKLIOG II Al’H 11 or its. AYFLLI.XGTOX. .May 13. Tho Telegraph Department announces lluil all offices which usually close at noon or 2 p.m. on holidays, will la- closed to-nmiTmv at, noon till o o’cloi'k. Those open on holidays from 1) t<> 10 only, will remain mien till 11 a.m. CATUNKT’S RKQI'KST. Last night 11 is Worship the Mayor received from the A< tin-r,-Prime Minister the following telegram : “.Ministers will he pleased if you would’ invite the citizens to close their places of business on Thursday, l-lth. inst.. i u the occasion of the funeral of the late Mr Massey. It would also he .appreciated if the citizens were asked to cease all a-tivities for 10 minutes from 1 p.m. For your information. all trains and telegraph will cease operations tor that time. (Signed) F. I). Hell."