MR. T.E. TAYLOR’S DEATH.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 189, 28 July 1911, Page 4

MR. T.E. TAYLOR’S DEATH.

There is something extremely pathetic in the death of Mr. T. E. Taylor, M.P.. for Christchurch North, on the very day fixed for the opening of Parliament. Indeed, just as the speech was being de- ; livered to his colleagues, Mr. Taylor was sinking, and the opening ceremonies had hardy ended before he passed away. It can be said with sincerity that Mr. Taylor was one of the ablest, men in the present Parliament. He was not a popular man in the House and men found it clilliculi. to attach his sympathies or win liis friendship. He was called cold and cruel, and tlie biting power of criticism lie possessed was turned alike on friend or foe when occasion arose'. But while some men feared him. many loved him, and one and all recognised his splendid courage.

h..-> doggid d«'tern:;n:it •>a a-. • his unquestionably l>i iii-mt mental jutst-rs llv r« - n<h r«-d vouru.<» t able 6 , r-. t .,. He country in ki-iping I’.ir.riuifnt •■iean. because the b;e k'liut-: writhed tie.'i- • the ah-j.’ti_- ino—tive of the member fiT G'.r;-- -iaiii'h. >pa< • dues not [>, rt:..- i.f h-ncthiy r* ference to his car--* r t«> «i.i>. but we take the opp’.r'.’ii.ity to .-ay that New Zealand ha- lost otic of her cleverest men ; a who iiad made himself a p «'.-r and who had the courage and grit t”” for the achievement of hi- ideals.