LATE MR CHAMBERLAIN.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 65, 8 July 1914, Page 5

LATE MR CHAMBERLAIN.

TRIBUTES IN THE IMPERIAL PAR* LIAMENT. [By Electric telegraph—Copyright [United Pbj-jis Amooiaxion.] London, Jidy 7. Mr Asquith, in the House of Commons, referred to the late Mr Chamberlain as the pioneer of the new generation, and said that no statesman ot any time had surpassed him in confidence and courage. Mr Bonar Law said two principles were at the basis of Mr Chamberlain's political action—a desire to improve the people's condition, and an almost aggressive national pride. Mr Balfour said that as Colonial Secretary he had done the greatest work which perhaps had ever fallen to a single British statesman. He was a great idealist, and had the unconquerable soul of a great statesman, friend, orator, and a great man. Tributes were also passed in the House of Lords. NEW ZEALAND'S SYMPATHY. [Per Press Association. 1 Wellington, July 7. Tn reply to the cablegram sent by the Prime Minister (Mr Massey) to Mrs Chamberlain, expressing sympathy with her in the bereavement suffered through the death of her husband, the late Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, the following cable message has been received :—"Mr Massey.—l thank the New Zealand Government and people from my heart for their sympathy.—Mary Chamberlain."