Silenced Voices

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 80, 25 June 1927, Page 9

Silenced Voices

TRIBUTES TO DEAD LEGISLATORS PARLIAMENT’S HOMAGE (.THE SUN'S Parliamentary Reporter.) WELLINGTON, Friday. to deceased legislaA tors- comprised the greater portion of to-day's business in the House, although there was a big list of questions and petitions. The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, moved the resolution of sympathy and appreciation of the deceased members in each case, and many members of the House paid tribute to those they had known among; the band of statesmen who have been called away since last session. The late Hon. D. H. Guthrie’s political career was traversed by Mr. Coates, who made particular reference to the strenuous time which the deceased Minister had at the time he occupied the position of Senior government Whip. Mr. H. E. Holland, Leader of the Opposition, said death continued to take heavy toll of ex-members of Parliament in New Zealand, and Mr. J. A. Nash, Palmerston North, and others spoke of personal acquaintance with Mr. Guthrie. The mention of the name of Sir James Carroll was: the signal for almost a universal tribute from members, particular reference being made to the late Sir James as an orator, and to his service in the Ministry m the Ballance, Seddon, Hall-Jones and Ward Governments.

The Leader of the Opposition said he did more to bring about an understanding between the white and Maori races than any other man in New Zealand. Sir Maui Pomare and other members mentioned the last public speech of Sir James at the unveiling of the memorial to the late Sir William Herries, when he said: “My mind is as a hive for the homing of a hundred honeyed memories.” Such was the sentiment of Sir Maui this day. In paying tribute to the late Sir Arthur Myers, Mr. J. S. Dickson, Parnell, said Auckland would never forget his name. Other members, including Mr. J. A. Lee, Auckland East, added their word of appreciation of his character. Mr. F. Pirani, whose death removed one of the most incisive debaters from the ranks of New Zealand Legislature, had many friends in the House, as was shown when the Prime Minister mentioned his demise. tribute was also paid to the memory of Mr. Hugh Hart Lusk, Mr.. Edward Withy and Mr. Cuthbert Cowan. As a mark of respect to these deceased legislators, the House adjourned till Tuesdnv afternoon.