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The Premier, Capetown, to the Hon, W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Acting Prime Minister, Wellington. Capetown, 11th June, 1906. I. offer my deepest sympathy in the loss that New Zealand has sustained in the death of its prominent statesman. Premier. The Premier, Natal, to the Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, Wellington. (Telegram.) Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, Wellington. Pietermaritzburg, 12th June, 1906. Ministers have received with deepest regret the cable information of Mr. Seddon's death, and they wish to express through you their sense of the great loss which New Zealand and the Empire have sustained in the death of this eminent statesman. Premier, Natal. NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT. Resolution passed by Legislative Council. Extract from the Journals of the Legislative Council, Thursday, the 28th day of June, 1906. Resolved, " That this Council records its high sense of the devoted and distinguished services rendered to New Zealand and to the Empire by the late Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon, P.C., LL.D., and of the loss the colony has sustained by his death; and respectfully tenders to Mrs. Seddon amd her. family the assurance of its sincere sympathy with them in their bereavement." Chas. C. Bowen, A. true extract.—L. Stowe, Clerk, Legislative Council. Speaker. Resolution passed by House of Representatives. Extract from the Journals of the House of Representatives, Thursday, the 28th day of June, 1906. Resolved, " That this House desires to place on record its high sense of the devoted and distinguished services rendered to New Zealand and to the Empire by the late Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon, P.C., LL.D., and of the loss the colony has sustained by his death; and respectfully tenders to Mrs. Seddon and her family the assurance of its sincere sympathy with them in their bereavement." A. R. Guinness, A true extract. —H. Otterson, Clerk of the House of Representatives. Speaker. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS. The Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Melbourne, 12th June, 1906. I beg to inform you that the House of Representatives at its meeting this day passed the following resolution: " That this House places on record its profound regret at the untimely decease of the Right Honourable R. J. Seddon, and expresses its deep sympathy with his family and the people of New Zealand." The House then adjourned out of respect to Mr. Seddon's memory. May Ibe permitted also to tender my sincerest sympathy with yourself and family. F. W. Holder, Speaker, Federal Parliament House. The President, Legislative Council, Victoria, to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Melbourne, 11th June, 1906. Deeply sympathize with you in your great bereavement. H. G. Wrixon, President, Legislative Council, Victoria. The Victorian Parliament to Mrs. Seddon. Madam, — State Parliament House, Melbourne, 30th June, 1906. I have the honour, with deep respect, to forward to you herewith a resolution which was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Victoria on Wednesday last, the first day of the meeting of the Parliament of this State after the recess. I venture to express the hope that the deep appreciation of the noble qualities and devoted patriotism of your distinguished husband which has been shown throughout the Empire may be some solace to you and to your children in your affliction. I am, &c, Frank Madden, Speaker. Mrs. Richard John Seddon, Wellington, New Zealand. Victoria. —Legislative Assembly. . Extracted from the Votes and Proceedings, Wednesday, 27th June, 1906. " I_. Death of the Right Honourable Richard John Seddon. — Mr. Bent moved, ' That this House places on its records the sorrow and regret which is felt at the great loss which the Colony of