THE LATE LORD ROBERTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 276, 19 November 1914, Page 4

THE LATE LORD ROBERTS.

"SAME AS THE MEN."

Times and Sydney Sun Sisbyiom. (Received 8 a.m.) London, November 18. The Daily Mail, describing Lord Roberts' visit to the Indian troops, Bays: A penetrating wind was blowing with occasional rain. When the gallant Field-Marshal understood that the Indian soldiers were without greatcoats and had only field service dress he discarded his overcoat, pointing out that it was only right that he should appear before his Indian troops attired in the khaki field service dress. Despite protests he adhered to his decision.

"A SOLDIER AND A MAN." United Press Association. London, November 17. In moving in the House of Lords and in the House of Commons addresses to the King regarding the national monument to Lord Roberts, Mr Asquith and Lord Kitchener paid glowing tributes to Lord Roberts' genius as a soldier and character as a man. The Opposition leaders supported the proposal. DEATH AT ST. OMER. MEMORIAL" SERVICE ATTENDED BY DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE. (Received 8.45 a.m.) London, November Is. It is now revealed for the first time that Lord Roberts died at 54 Rue Carnot, St. Omer. A Protestant service was held in the Town Hall, and was attended by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Connaught, Sir John French, many generals of the Allies, and delegations.

CONDOLENCE FROM NEW ZEALAND'S HIGH COMMISSIONER. (Received 10.40 a.m.) The<Jlon. Thomas Mackenzie 'High Commissioner) on behalf of New Zealand, telegraphed to Lady Roberts: "The memory of his noble 'ife vill never die."