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The Hon. Mahuta to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Huntly, 12th June, 1906. Greetings. It is with deep regret that 1 have to acknowledge receipt of your telegram informing me of the death of our Premier, Mr. Seddon. Mahuta. The Hon. James Marshall to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Totara Flat, 12th June, 1906. Accept and convey to colleagues my heartfelt sympathy through sudden death of our dear old friend. The loss is irreparable. May God in His mercy be with the bereaved ones. James Marshall. The Hon. D. Pinkerton to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Dunedin, 12th June, 1906. Kindly convey to Mrs. Seddon and family my heartfelt sympathy for them in their sad bereavement. New Zealand has lost her best and ablest statesman. His name will ever be remembered with honour and respect in British territory. Those of us who were privileged to meet him periodically have lost a true and valued friend. D. Pinkerton. ■ The Hon. R. H. J. Reeves to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Nelson, 11th June, 1906. In common with all New Zealand, and I may say the Empire, I deeply mourn our irreparable loss of our old and dear friend. Richard Reeves. The Hon. John Rigg to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Weraroa, 13th June, 1906. Your memo, reached me yesterday. I learned with deep regret of the death of the Premier : in his works he has built himself a monument that will endure. John Riqg. The Hon. H. Wigram to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Christchurch, 12th June, 1906. Thanks for your telegram. I desire offer my sympathy to yourself and your colleagues in the loss we have all sustained. Henry Wigram.

HOUSE OF REPRSENTATIVES. Mr. J. F. Arnold to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Mornington, 16th June, 1906. Kindly accept my heartfelt sympathy in your bereavement; your loss in indeed heavy, and none but your dear husband's God can strengthen you. It must be a great consolation to know that he did his duty to, and was beloved by the whole nation, who join with you in your sorrow. Kind regards to self and your dear children. J. F. Arnold. Mr. A. R. Barclay to Captain Seddon. (Telegram.) Captain Seddon, Wellington. Dunedin, 11th June. 1906. Am shocked beyond measure at appalling news to-day. Cannot find words to express my sorrow and sympathy with you and family. A. R. Barclay. Mr. J. Bollard to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Molesworth Street, Wellington. Auckland, 19th June, 1906. Please accept my deepest sympathy with yourself and family in your sad bereavement. John Bollard. Mr. D. Buddo to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Rangiora, 15th June, 1906. Mrs. Buddo joins with me in tendering you our deepest sympathy in your great and irreparable loss. D. Buddo,