THE LATE MR CHAMBERLAIN

Evening Star, Issue 15538, 7 July 1914, Page 6

THE LATE MR CHAMBERLAIN

MB MASSEY’S TRIBUTE. The Prime Minister, on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand, has cabled to Mrs Chamberlain expressing sincere sympathy with her in her bereavement, and, at'the invitation of the London ‘Daily Mail/ he cabled the following tribute to the memory of the deceased statesman:

Am quite confident that, apart altogether from political opinions, the people of New Zealand remember with appreciation the great work done by the late Mr Chamberlain while holding the important and responsible position of Secretary of State for the Colonies, and

have heard of his death with sincere re-

gret. That the different parts of the Empire are so closely united and bound together by ties of sentiment stronger, than any legislative enactment is owing in great part to the patriotism and ability of the deceased statesman. In the Overseas Dominions Mr. Chamberlain’s memory will be kept green as that of a strong, fearless, and far-seeing man, and at the same time tactful and impartial administrator.

To a similar request from the editor of the London ‘Daily Express/ Mr Massey replied as follows: In common with other Overseas Dominions, New Zealand deeply regrets the death of Mr Chamberlain as a distinguished and patriotic statesman. His memory will ever be respected and revered as one who took a prominent part in laying the foundations of and building up a great Imperial policy. MR DEAKIN’S TRIBUTE.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, July 6. Many tributes have beer, paid to -Mr Chamberlain by the Press and public men, particular reference being mad© to his championship of Imperial Preference, Australian Federation, and Naval Defence. Mr Deakin describes him as having been the greatest Colonial Secretary and the greatest Imperialist in British politics. THE PEOPLE’S TRIBUTE. LONDON, July 6.

Mr Chamberlain’s body was conveyed to Highbury to-day. Immense crowds lined the streets along tiro route of tho_ procession. There were numerous pulpit references to the deceased statesman yesterday. BIRMINGHAM IN MOURNING. SERVICE AT "WESTMINSTER. ' LONDON, July 6. (Received July 7, at 9.10 a.m.)

Birmingham is manifesting profound sorrow over Mr Chamberlain’s death. The service at the Unitarian Church was attended by the leading men of the Midland counties." 'lens of thousands of workers thronged the streets, spending their dinner hour in paying their last while the coffin was being removed to Keyhill Cemetery. Only the members of the family participated in the burial. A memorial service wan held at St. Margaret’s Church, 'Westminster. It was attended by the Speaker, Mr Asquith, and the members of the Lord Stamfordham represented the King, and Mr Balfour and other leading politicians, Sir G. Reid, Hon. T. Mackenzie, and the Agents-General were among those present.

THE COMMONS ADJOURN. ”LONDON, July 6. (Received July 7, at 10.20 a.m.)

On Mr Asquith’s motion the House of Commons adjourned, as a token of the debt they owed to Mr Chamberlain's life and example.