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Mr. T. M. Wilford to Captain Seddon. (Telegram.) Captain Seddon, Wellington. Petone, 11th June, 1906. Accept my sincerest sympathy. It will not be long before New Zealand realises its great loss. 1 also have lost my best friend. T. Wilford. Mr. George Witty to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Christchurch, 11th June, 1906. Deepest sympathy. You have lost a husband, New Zealand a father. George Wittt. Mr. E. W. Alison to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. Wm. Hall-Jones, Acting-Premier, Wellington. Auckland, 11th June, 1906. I deeply regret to learn of the appalling news of the sudden death of the Right Hon. the Premier, which has caused an unprecedented sensation of deep pain and regret throughout the whole community here. I extend my most sincere sympathy to you as Acting-Premier at the great loss which the colony has sustained, and tender my most profound condolences to Mrs. Seddon and family in their sad bereavement. E. W. Alison. Mr.-E. G Allen to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Port Chalmers, 11th June, 1906. I feel quite dazed at the sad news conveyed in your wire. Another great life sacrificed in the interest of country and humanity. It all seems too sad and regrettable. E. G. Allen. Mr. James Allen to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Dunedin North, 12th June, 1906. The tragic event was a shock to me as to every one, and I was very sorry. If you have opportunity, please convey to the family in Wellington my sympathy in their great bereavement. James Allen. Mr. Fred. Baume to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Auckland, 14th June, 1906. I deeply regret the loss of the great statesman, powerful leader, and true friend, who has passed away. Fred. Baume. Mr. John Bollard to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Auckland, 14th June, 1906. Many thanks for telegram. Please accept my deepest sympathy for Mrs. Seddon and family, also to yourself and other Ministers for loss of your chief. John Bollard. Mr. James Colvin to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Acting-Premier, Wellington. Westport, 11th June, 1906. Desire to convey my sincere and heartfelt regret to yourself and members of Cabinet at the loss of your great chief, our colony's greatest statesman. Jas. Colvin. Mr. Alfred Dillon to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Patangata, 12th June, 1906. 1 cannot express my feelings at the great loss of our chief. New Zealand and the Empire have lost a valuable adviser. Alfred Dillon. Mr. J. Graham to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. 11th June, 1906. News Premier's death came as great shock. Convey deepest sympathy bereaved family and colleagues. Long since learned to know and respect him as a genuine friend : now. alas, he is gone. J. Gr__ham. Mr. H. J. Greenslade to the Hon. W. Hall-Jones. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Frankton Junction, 12th June, 1906. Deeply grieved to learn of death of our beloved chief, whose memory will always live in mind of grateful country. H. J. Greenslade.