LORD BIRKENHEAD

Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1930, Page 5

LORD BIRKENHEAD

j. •: . ' J ■ i.LMANY GENEROUS TRIBUTES. , [United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received (bin dav at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON, September 30. Lord Birkenhead’s death was not expected, despite his lengthy illness, and in view that lie was recently reported out of danger. His wife and family were present. The newspapers give a lengthy attention to hi is extraordinary career from humble beginnings to the highest •offices-;-in- the cpifjvtgy., ..., . Equally remarkable'are the number of tributes from leaders of all branches i o'f“]ife ! ’ r those belonging to a different poHticafi*''school' is nowise lacking in sincere regard for' his but-' 1 ca.pahiljtjps. ~,g ; „.M.re)V .examples of.,.;the ininlerous ' ( , Hon.., Lloyd ; Geepojefy(‘.There was : no ’ more brilliant in ip 4. > consecrated t&' iO'f,;the u Stpte. ip, this ‘gener(atipp. ~Pis un.quenchahle .courage was or the highest order and. he exercised superb judgment.”

jjhord He,wart —“The. country has lost a most., distinguished statesman and lawyer,.”

Hon. W. Ohurcliill—“He was a most Ipyal. faithful and friend.. His infce,llet;bua ; i independence apd know,]et|gq p’if all gra,v.e.jssneß.pending, make his,,,tleath a national irnpoyetishment.”