OBITUARY.
M. LEON BOURGEOIS. PARTS. September 30. The death is announced of M. Leon Bourgeois, at the age of 74. — (Reuter.) Maitre Leon Bourgeois, the French statesman, was by profession an advocate. He was notable for his analytical perceptim and his calm argument. indnc : ng settlement of causes by conciliatory means. His nolitical beginning was extremely auspicious. H« defeated the national figure. General Boulanger. by an incredible mm'oritv in ISS6. 'hi> bas been an invaluable Cabinet member, bard-working, and not self-seeking. Tt was be who in tb° crisis caused by the attempt on the life of President Loubet bad the confidence of the people and the politicians, and succeeded in forming a Cabinet competent to permit France to emerge from the impasse. His notable services at The Hague made him the best possible person to lead tbe French committee in" the League of Nations. His hobby was" his home, his flowers, his books—and his memories.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 232, 1 October 1925, Page 7
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