MR W. H. SMITH'S DEATH.
DUE TO A CHILL,
London, October 7. The death of Mr XV. H. Smith, Government leader in the House of Commons, was due to a chill caught while yachting. Acute gout followed, and this succeeded in reaching his heart.
Mr Gladstone sent a telegram of condolence, and recognising the fine qualities of the deceased gentleman and his devotion to the public service.
All the English newspapers make a generous reference to the deceased, and the " Times" states no man will be more difficult to replace.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 239, 8 October 1891, Page 9
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