A GREAT ENGLISHMAN.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8133, 13 June 1906, Page 2

A GREAT ENGLISHMAN.

PLA.cn auo:\\;st foremosi' EMPIRE SI'ATESMEN.

MEMORIAL IN LONDON PROPOSED.

Received 12, Ml p.m. London, June 12.

The " Daily Telegraph " says a great Englishm in has died, well deserving his Sovereign's nobly earned eulogy, cabled to Lml Plunkut. Mr Seddon, says the '• Telegraph," holds a permit and place amongst the statesmen who most zealously died fostering the sentiment of kinship on whioh the unity of the Empire depends. We hope a suitable me.norial will be raised here to so sturdy and strong an Englishman.

RECEPTION OF NEWS IN LONDON. SPECIAL NEWSPAPER ISSUES. SIR JOSEPH WARD SHOCKED LEAVES AT ONCE FOR HOME. Received 12, 9.41 p.m. London, June 12. i The morning papers published second editions containing tho news. Sir Joseph Ward was greatly shocked, and cancelled all engagements including a promise to address a number of Commoners to-day, who mot instead to pass a vote of condolence. Sir Joseph Ward sails on Friday to catch the first 'Frisco steamer, instead of remaining to the end of July. He received many callers, letters, and telegrams of condolence.

EULOGY FROM THE KING. MESSAGE FROM MB CHAMBER. LAIN. Received 12, 9.41 p.m. London, June 12. On behalf of King Edward, Lord Elgin cabled to Lord Plunkct tho King's regret at Mr Scddon's death. Mr Chamberlain cabled to the widow and wrote to the Hon. W. P. Reeves. MOTION IN NATAL ASSEMBLY. Received 12, 9.41 a.m. Fietbbmabitziiubo, June 12. The Natal Assembly, at the instance of the Premier, unanimously adopted a resolution of sympathy with New Zealand. SYMPATHY FROM AGENTSGENERAL. Received 12, 9.41 p.m. London, July 12. The Agents-General sent a message of deep sympathy, and half-masted the flags on their offices. BRITISH PRESS NOTICES. Received 12. 11.48 p.m. London, June 12.

" The Times" says Mr Seddon was a big man of noble ideals and generous sentiments, with a firm grasp of the realities of his legislation, generous, even if his aim was socialistic. His intense patriotism and enlightened Imperialism differentiated him from Socialists.

The " Standard" says he was a great servant of the Empire, possessing the prime qualities of statesmanship. The " Chronicle " says Mr Seddon's death is a real loss to the constructive statesmanship of the Empire. His boisterous Imperialism and masterful personality gaye him a foremost place in Londoners' affection.

The " Daily News" says his astonishing programme of radical reforms was carried into actual practice, while the theories of them Britain still timidly regards as dangerous. ,His exaggerated Imperialism was something of a joko. Becoived 13, 12.3 a.m.

Londsn, Jnne 12. The "Tribune" says Mr Seddon made New Zealand a working model of experimental social legislation. He was the most effective labor politician of his day. The " Daily Express" says he was a true friend of labor, and ono who largely holped the British worker grasp the value of the Empire. The " Daily Mail" says his distinguished sarvices will be gratefully remembered. His death is a great blow to the Empire. The " Morning Post" ,says the Empire has been deprived by a powerful driving force. He leaves a name worthy to rank with Parkes, Sir John Mac Donald, and Cecil Rhodes as creators and maintainors of the Empire,

Tho Hon. W. P. Reeves wrote an appreciation of the deceased statesman for tho " Chronicle," Sir Joseph Ward for " The Times" and " Telegraph." Lord Ranfurly, speaking at Glasgow, eulogised Mr Seddon, expressing his doopost regret.