THE LATE T. E. TAYLOR.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXII, Issue 25, 29 July 1911, Page 6

THE LATE T. E. TAYLOR.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL'S TRIBUTE. The Legislative Council to-day passed a lesolution similar to that adopted in the House of Representatives yesterday in reference to the death of the late Mr. 'L' E. Taylor. In moving the motion the Hon. J. M Gowan said' there had been taken from their midst one of the brightest intellects of New Zealand, an intellect admired by those who differed equally with those who agreed, with him. Mr. Taylor was over on the side of the worker, striving an the best sense' towards democratic ideals, and in him the workers had lost one of their truest and most determined, champions. In the three Patlia* inents in -which lie had etifc ho had lefl the impre?s of his remarkable personality ,' and illuminating genius to a remarkable , (degree) and New Zealand this day griev« cd in its length and breadth over the ; outtingoff of a public-spirited legislator and citLsen. 'I'he Hoh. R. A. Loughnan, in second- ' ing the motion, referred to the noble ", int»nner in which the late member had - died, and, speaking of his life, said that. in his attractive and inspiring individual- * ity lay a spirit w-hose spice of Quixotsism often kd to misunderstanding among those who failed to appreciate the man's , ,trup character. The lion. 3. Barr, in the course of a touching tribute, dwelt on the charm of i the deceased's private personality. A man deeply in love nob only with his own > lomily but with the whole scheme tof * fcnture. He was possessed of high spirit- ! " uality, undreamt of by the general ob- ■- berver. » The Hon. J. T. Paul questioned if there ever lived in this country; a man more deeply prompted by sincerity. He stood for many great reforms and principles in the public life of this countrysuch men could be ill afforded. The motion Wa« carried in silence. , SEAMEN'S UNION SYMPATHY. The following resolution was passed * in silence at a meeting of the Seamen's ■ 'Union to-day, and it was also resolved '. 'that the president should officially re1 the union at the funeral :— » '''That the officers and members of the 'Federated Seamen's Union record thei* 'appreciation of the many valuabk ser- ' vices rendered the working classes of (■the country by the late fearless demo- ', "crat, T, E, Taylor, who at all times in : r >life strenuously devoted his tinquestion- ■ ■ abl-e capabilities towards the uplifting •-of mankind. Although called from among us, hid public career will remain deeply embedded in the public mind and public affa.rr& of New Zealand, and wo sincerely deplore the untimely los& ;.'to. the workers and country of a most i capable, vigorous, conscientious, and de- . • termined propounds of the cause of ■ '.-labour, and we herewith convey to his f widow and family our deep sympathy and condolence iv their very sad be'yeavement." GREAT DEMONSTRATION OF PUBLIC SYMPATHY. SUGGESTION TO™RAISE A FUND FOR THE FAMILY. (AS TfibEOl&APtt— PftESS ASSOCIATION.) CHRISTCHUROH, This Day. « Messages of sosow and sympathy are still being delivered in. large b&tclws to the friends of the late Mr. Taylor. They cotne from all parts- of New Zealand. Every district is represented and every public body, and _ almost every society. The demonstration of public sympathy id comparable only with that on the occasion of the death of Mr. Seddon. Representative men are arriving from all parts of the Dominion, and the ftuieral is already assuming such latge proportions that the city authorities have been compelled to make ■special atfangemente to keep the rottte open and organise the procession. A meeting is to be held this afternoon to make preliminary arrangements for a writable memorial. ( The sugges* tion has come from outside the circle of immediate friends of the dead man that a fund be raised to be presented to Mrs. Taylor so that the family may * be saved from suffering any hardship as the result of Mr. Taylor's sacrifices in th© eervies of th« Dominion. It is understood Mi. Taylor left a very 'modest estate, which would have been* fai 1 largef but for t6e time he devoted to public affairs. The Wellington City Council will be .fepresented at Mr. T. E. Taylor's funeral ito«ffloifow by the Acting-Mayor (Mr. John Smith) and the Town Clerk (Mr. 3. ft, Palmer).