WIDOW’S WISH.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1922, Page 5

WIDOW’S WISH.

AN AMAZING REQUEST. SNUB TO CABINET MINISTERS, NOT WANTED AT FUNERAL, By Telegraph,-.-Press Aaan.—Copyright. Received June 25, 5.5 p.m. London, June 23. The Morning Post states Cabinet received with consternation a message from Lady Wilson saying that the presence of any ‘Cabinet Minister at her husband’s funeral would be distasteful to her. She refused a request to reconsider the matter, until it was pointed out on behalf of the' Cabinet Ministers that the absence of His Majesty’s Ministers from the State funeral would be disrespectful t»> the King. The Morning Post adds that Mr. Austen Chamberlain called on Lady Wilson after the tragedy to express sympathy and was shown into a room. The widow’s niece entered and she asked Mr. Chamberlain who he was. When told she exclaimed: “How dare you come to this house.” Mr. Chamberlain thereupon left.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asan.

BURIAL IN ST. PAUL’S. THE SYMPATHY OF BELGIUM. Received June 25, 5.5 p.m. London, June 24. The Pall Mall Gazette has been officially informed that Sir Henry Wilson will be buried in St. Paul’s Cathedral. The King of the Belgians sent a message to the King expressing indignation at the shocking murder of Sir Henry Wilson, “a distinguished and able general who rendered such services to the Allies.” The King replied: “The British nation appreciates the knowledge that you share our sorrow. We are appalled that Sir Henry Wilson was the victim of ®ueh a dastardly crime.” THE SYMPATHY OF FRANCE. Received June 25, 5.5 p.m. London, June 23. The President of France (M. Mil--1 erand) has sent a message to the King saying: “The tragic death of this splendid soldier moves profoundly all Frenchmen, 7-ho will never forget the sympathies which he on many occasions displayed towards France, and the admirable role he played in organising victory.” The King responded. PRESS CONDEMNATION. Received June 24, 5.15 p.m. London, June 23. The Times stigmatised the assassination as the foulest of Irish political crimes, and says that the deep-lasting indignation of public opinion will reprobate the murderers and tho«se who tolerated the system of political murders of which this crime is the outcome. The Daily Mail states that the murder will rouse the passionate anger of English people, slow to wrath, and of almost infinite patience. The Herald comments: It is terrible to think Ireland’s cup of happiness has once more- been dashed from her lips. TAXI DRIVER’S STATEMENT. Received June 25, 5.5 p.m. London, June 24. The driver of the taxi cab which conveyed Sir Henry Wilson home called at Scotland Yard and made a long statement.