To Seddon.
Napoleon of thei Empire's utmost seas, In bulk a giant, and for work a glutton ' High Arbiter of Britain's destinies, A champion of the cause of frozen mutton I Tower of defence, impenetrably thick Oui shield against the coming Armageddon, Known to* familial friends as "Good old Dick," And to the common mass as "Kaiser Seddon'" Whose word on questions which admit of doubt Clinches 1 the problem like a pair of tweezers , Whose warmth and tireless tendency to spout Betray the influence of local geysers. Youi eagle orb, annihilating space, Has looked askance upon your Afric neighbour, Feai ing to have your own adjoining place Contaminated by Celestial labour. Or else a filial motive fanned your zeal England had need of you, you would not leave her In lack of counsel, wondering how to deal With symptoms indicating Yellow fever. A plain acknowledgment must here suffice, So full of speechless thanks the parent State is, Antipodean Sir, for your advice, Tendered unasked and absolutely gratis. — London "Punch."
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Free Lance, Volume V, Issue 213, 30 July 1904, Page 16
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170To Seddon. Free Lance, Volume V, Issue 213, 30 July 1904, Page 16
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