THE LATE SIR H. C BANNERMAN.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 377, 25 April 1908, Page 3

THE LATE SIR H. C BANNERMAN.

Eondon, April 22

Sir Henry Campbell- Banuerman was only partially conscious throughout the night. He died peacefully, but rather suddenly, at 9.15 this morning, in the presence of his niece and Doctor King. The Prime Minister, Mr Asquith, immediately informed the stream of callers at Downing Street. Dr. R. W. Burnet, who attended Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman during his illness in an interview said that he was a most plucky and pleasant patient. He manifested, when he became aware that he was dying, the greatest fortitude. It was about that time that he resigned the Premiership. The first part of the funeral service will be conducted at Westmister Abbey at noon on Monday. The burial will take place on Tuesday at Meigle (East Perthshire, Scotland). Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman’s eldest brother is in a critical state of health. expressions of regret. The news of Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman’s death was received with great sorrow throughout the kingdom. Messages of condolence were received from King Edward, the Prince of Wales, Mr Balfour, the leaders of ay parties, the Ford Mayor, public bodies, the Sovereigns of other countries, and from colonial and foreign Qovernments”lMkgs- weps. -lowered 'bn'” many public buildings. The Daily Mail’s Copenhagen correspondent reports that King Edward remarked: —“ Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was a faithful servant to his country. lam truly sorry that he is gone,” Mr D. Eloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Manchester, eulogised Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman as a great public figure. He declared he was the most lovable and bravest man he had ever met. Ireland had lost her truest friend, and every section of the Empire was similarly bereaved. Mr W. Runciman, President of the Board of Education, Mr C. F. Masterman, Under-Secretary to the Eocal Government Board, and other Eiberal members, in speeches on Wednesday evening, hastened to acknowledge that some of the most generous tributes to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman came from political opponents.

Mr A. Henderson, Labour member, and Chairman of the Parliamentary Labour party, speaking at York, said that Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman was one of the Labour party’s most sincere friends.

German, French and Italian newspapers describe Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman as a great idealist and lover of peace. THE VOICE OF THE PRESS. The Press tribute is unanimous. It is recognised that the general affection and esteem in which the deceased statesman was held were due to his simplicity of character, self-abnegation, and loyal and persevering service to the State. The Times says : —“ln the discussions that are coming on stormy questions in Parliament, we may miss Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-man’s pacific and tactful presence and cheery common sense.’’ The Daily Chronicle emphasises his sincerity and his many triumphs of tact. The Daily Telegraph comments on the late Prime Minister’s candour and consistency. The Standard says : “ He always played with the cards on the table.”

The Daily Mail and the Morning Post eulogise the late Prime Minisier for keeping foreign affairs and the administration of India and the Army and the Navy on national lines, outside of party controversy.