SYMPATHY OF PRESSMEN.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 46, 23 February 1923, Page 5

SYMPATHY OF PRESSMEN.

(Bj Telegrapli.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Thursday. At a general meeting of the Xewspaper Proprietors' Association, 'he death of Sir William Herries was announced. The chairman, Mr. C. Earle, said that it was fitting that representatives of the newspaper Frees gathered from all parts of the Dominion should express their rcgrc'. at the death of a man who had for a long series of years rendered distinguished service in the public life of the Dominion. On his motion, it was resolved that a letter of condolence be f<ent to the relatives of the late Sir William Herries. At the annual meeting of the X'nited Press Association, a motion was carried recording its deep regret at the death of Sir William Herries, who liad for many years taken a great part in the administration of the public affairs of the Dominion. His political record was one of unblemished probity and honour throughout his long years of public service, and the unfailing courtesy and urbanity which had been among his distinguishing characteristics had endeared him to a wide circle of friends, who deeply mourn his loss.