THE DEAD STATESMAN.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 395, 24 April 1908, Page 5

THE DEAD STATESMAN.

BROTHER CRITICALLY ILL. Proas Association.— Copyright. Lomlou, Yesterday. Sir Honry Campball-Bannemau ■was only partially conscious throughout the night and died peacefully but rather suddenly at 9.15 in the morniDg, in the presence of his niece and the doctoi. The King and Mr Asquith were immediately informed. It is understood that Sir Henry will be buriod at Belmont, Scotland. His eldest brother is in a critical state of health. Mr Lloyd-George, at Manchester, eulogised Sir Henry as a great public figure, the most lovable and bravest politician he ever met. By his death Ireland had lost her truest friend and every section of the Empire was similarly bereaved.

UNIVERSAL SYMPATHY,

TRIBUTES FROM ALL PARTIES. Received April 23, 11.80 p.m. London, Last Night. The news of Sir Henry CampbellBannerman's death was received with great sorrow throughout the United Kingdom. Messages of condolence wore received from King Edward,the Prince of Wales, Mr Balfour and the leaders of all parties, the Lord Mayor ,publio bodies, sovereigns of other countries and colonial and foreign Governments. Flags were lowered on many publio buildings. The press tributes are unanimous that the general affection, and esteem in which he was held was due to the simplicity of his character, his self abnegation and loyal and persevering service to the State. The first part of the funeral service will be conducted in Westminster Abbey at noon on Monday and the burial on Tuesday. The Daily Mail's Copenhagen correspondent reports that King Edward remarked: " Oanipbell-Banner-man was a faithful servant to the country; I am truly sorry he has gone." The Times in a discussion of the coming stormy questions in Parliament, says: "We may miss Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's pacific and tactful presence and his cheery common sense." The Chronicle emphasises his sincerity and the many triumphs of his tact. The Daily News praises his transparent honesty and the Daily Telegraph comments on the late Prime Minister's candour and consistency. The Standard says he always played with the cards on the table. The Daily Mail and Morning Post euolgise his keeping of foreign affairs, India and army aud navy matters on national lines, and outside party controversy.

A GREVT IDEALIST.

Received April 23,11.26 p.m. London, Last Night. Doctor Burnet, who attended the deceased Premier, was interviewed. He said the patient manifested the greatest fortitude when aware that he was dying. It was about that time he resigned the Premiership. Mr Runciraan, Mr 0. F. Masterman, and other Liberal members, in speeches on Wednesday evening, hastened to acknowledge some of the moat genuine and generous tributes to the dead statesman from political opponents. Mr A. Henderson, Labour member, speaking at York, said he was one of the Labour Party's most sincere friends. German, French and Italian newspapers describe him as a great idealist and a lover of peace.