THE LATE MR. TAYLOR REFERENCES IN PARLIAMENT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXII, Issue 25, 29 July 1911, Page 9

THE LATE MR. TAYLOR REFERENCES IN PARLIAMENT.

SIR JAMES CARROLL'S TRIBUTE.

Speaking in th« House of Representatives yesterday afternoon Sir James Carroll said it wae to be Tegretted that one who had graced the Chamber had passed away. Mr. Taylor was one of those remarkable spirits who stood out in politics, a fine, vigorous speaker, with strong liberal sentiments and sympathy for the working classes. He had made enemies, but no one could deny his humanating influence. In some respects he rose almost to genius. H© distinguished himself even in local politics in Christchurch. Latterly the weight of civic responsibilities served to ballast him, and he was on the rising tide to claim public opinion in his favour, but the rising tide had carried V off, Sir James gave a brief bioloal sketch of the late member .aid his disappearance prevented Iho development of the thorough usefulness of Mr. Taylor. 'Personally, the speaker thought he was growing stronger in the idolisation of hie public duties. Ha was softening and mellowing to a degree. The country had last a strong mind, a tireless, vigorous spirit, and a great champion of the democracy. WorJ.9 failed to describe him thoroughly and fittingly as he should be. He concluded by moving that the House place on record ite appreciation of Mi. Taylor's services to tlw country and sympathy with his family in their bereavement. Mr. Massey (Leader of the Opposition) expressed' his sympathy with Mr. Taylor's family and his deep regret that he had been lost to Parliament. "When trouble came to one of their fellows they did all they could to settle the blow. Death settled all distinctions and levelled all differences. He was a man of the people, a strong man, no compromise, no halting between two opinions. He was one of the most remarkable men this country had ever seen ; he had few equate on the platform and certainly no superior. It' was quite evident now that in recent years Mr. Taylor had been a great sufferer, but his masterful spirit had kept him going. No man who had ever sat in Parliament would ever forget T, E. Taylor. Onoe again Mr.' Massey expressed his deep sympathy with Mr. Taylor's family. He seconded th© Motion. The Hon. ,G. Fowlds also paid a tribute to Mr. Taylor, the greatest speaker they had in New Zealaridj indeed, he would place him second to none of the great rpeakers of the Old Land. H© entered in a whole souled fashion into everything. His advocacy of temperance reform made an enormous tax on his physical strength. Since the death of the Jate Mr.' Seddon tho demise of no man had created a greater feeling of regret than that of Mr, Taylor. Mr. Fowldsi also referred in eloquent terms of Mr. Taylor's abiding love for his family. The Hon. D. Buddo also added his tribute. ' Mr. G. W. Russell said that Mr. Taylor was not born, in the purple and he never forgot the class from which he sprung. Once convinced he was right hd hung on to his opinions with the tenacity of death itself. Mr. D. M'Laren. said that on occasions like these on© felt how poor was human language. He paid an eloquent tribute to Mr. Taylor's worth and said his deepest- sympathy was with his lamenting family and also with this country. Tributes were also paid by the Hon. A. Ngata and Messrs. Malcolm, Laureneon. and Poole. The resolution was carried in silence, and the House adjourned at 3.40 p.m^ till Tuesday afternoou as a mark of respect to the deceased legislator.