THE LATE MR. TAYLOR.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1195, 2 August 1911, Page 5

THE LATE MR. TAYLOR.

MR. MASSEY WITHDRAWS A STATEMENT. A PLEASANT INCIDENT. At the close of his speech in the Ad-dross-in-Rcply debate last night, Mr. Massoy said: "Before I finish with the Address-in-Roply, Mr. Speaker, I would like to refer to a. personal matter. During last session in the heat of debate— the fiercest debate that probably the House has seen for the last twenty years —I referred to a statement that had been made to mo some rears pfoviouslv with regard to the Into Mr. T/ E. Taylor. I need not recount the circumstances. 1 intended to deal with the subject when J went to Christchurch some few weeks ago to address a political meeting. I had not the opportunity there. J wish to saynow that I withdraw the_?tatement unreservedly, and regret that it was made. Mr. Mn"ssc.v's announcement was re ceived with hearty applause. Mr. Fowlds, who followed Mr. Massey, ?;iid he was very pleased to _ hear the statement mndo. It was a right thing, and the matter was now cleared up and done with. (Hear, hear.) (By Tclccrapb.—Press Association.! Palmerston North, August 1. The Fahnerston No-License League passed a resolution appreciative of the Into T. E. Taylor's helpful and inspiring life and character, and their sense of indebtedness for the magnificent service ho rendered the Prohibition cause during the past twenty years. The leaguo decided to heartily approve the proposed memorial, and- to urgt, all sympathisers to support it, t