LATE EX-PRIME MINISTER.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9072, 24 April 1908, Page 5

LATE EX-PRIME MINISTER.

HIS LAST RESTING PLACE,

"EVERY SECTION OF THE EMPIRE BEREAVED."

Received April 23, 8.20 a.m. LONDON, April 22

The late Sir Henry Campbell-Ban-nerman was only partially conscious throughout the night-. He died peacefully, but rather suddenly, at 9.15 this morning, in the presence of his niece and Doctor King.

Mr Asquith immediately informed the stream of callers in Downing Street. It is understood that Sir Henry will be buried at Belmont, Scotland. Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman's eldest brother is in a critical state of health. Mr D. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Manchester, eulogised Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman as a great public figure. He declared he was the most lovable and bravest politician he had ever met. Ireland had lost her truest friend, and every section of the Empire was similarly bereaved.

DEATH RECEIVED WITH GREAT SORROW.

Received April 23, 11.36 p.m. LONDON, April 23

The late Sir Henry CampbellBannerman's death has been received with great corrow throughout the Kingdom. The first part of the funeral service will be conducted at Westminster Abbey at noon on Monday, and the burial will take pace at Meigle on Tuesday.

PRESS COMMENTS. Received April 22, 11.36 p.m. LONDON, April 23. "The Times," in discussing the coming stormy questions that will come before Parliament says: "We may rriss the late Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman's pacific and tactful presence and cheery common-sense." The "Chronicle" emphasises his sincerity and many triumphs of tact. The "Daily News" praises his transparent honesty. The "Dailv Telegraph" comments on the late Minister's candour and consistency. Tlfe "Standard" says he always played with the cards on the table. A MOST PLUCKY AND PLEASANT PATIENT. Received April 23, 11.45 p.m. LONDON, April 23. Dr. Burnet, who attended the late Sir[H. Campbell-Bannerman interviewed, said that the ex-PrimeMinis-ter was a most plucky and pleasant patient. He manifested, when he was aware that he was dying, the greatest Jortitude. It was about that time, said the doctor, that he resigned the Premiership.