SIR ROBERT STOUT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20623, 23 July 1930, Page 14

SIR ROBERT STOUT.

TRIBUTES IN PARLIAMENT.

SERVICES TO COUNTRY.

UNTIRING APPLICATION.

[BY TELEGRAPH. PRESS ASSOCIATION.] "WELLINGTON, Tuesday.

Shortly after tho llouso of Representatives met this afternoon the Prime Minister, lion. G. W. Forbes, moved that tho House express its high sense of the distinguished services rendered to New Zealand I>y the late Sir Robert Stout, and respectfully tender its sincere sympathy to tho relatives.

After outlining the career of Sir Robert, Mr. Forbes said he had occupied a prominent position almost throughout the history of New Zealand. His caiecr in tho general Government would Lest he remembered by tho term of the StoutVogcl Administration. Later Sir Robert, a.s Chief Justice, had been largely responsible for establishing tho very high standard of that office, while in participating in tho administration of the education of the country he had rendered a valuable service that had raised the system to a very high position. Sir Robert Lad always given his services unstintingly to tho country, and had entered wholeheartedly into everything that ho had undertaken.

The Leader of the Opposition, Rt. lion. J. G. Coates, said Sir Robert Stout was one of the shining lights in New Zealand's history. In tho general Government of the country he had displayed great ability, and as Chief Justice bo had established a fine example. The Leader of the Labour Parly, Mr. n F. Holland, said he wished to associate himself with the remarks of Mr. Forbes and Mr. Coates. Sir Robert Stout had been a man of outstanding personality. lie had always retained the respect and confidence of tho people.

'J Jig Hon. W. Downio Stewart said lie, wished to add his tribute because Sir Robert Stout had commenced his career in Dunedui. Sir Robert Lad been first articled to the law in the oflico of Mr. Stewart's father, and had eventually tendered his resignation from the position of Chief Justice to Mr. Stewart himself, who was Attorney-General at the time. The Minister of Native Affairs, Sir Apirana Xgata, said the Maoris greatly regretted Sir Robert's death, and knew that they had lost a true friend.

The motion was adopted, and the House adjourned at 3-20 p.m., until 7.30 p.m., as a mark of respect for the memory of Sir Robert Stout.

Tributes were paid also in the Legislative Council, ainong those who eulogised Sir Robert Stout's services to the country being tho deputy-leader, Hon. R. Masters, Sir Francis Bell and Sir James Allen. The Council then adjourned until to-morrow afternoon.

FUNERAL AT WELLINGTON.

SERVICE A PRIVATE ONE

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Tuesday.

The funeral of Sir Robert Stout took place at 'Karon Cemetery this morning, when his body was cremated. The funeral was private, and only members of the family and a few close personal friends attended.

MESSAGE FROM BRITAIN.

PRIME MINISTER'S SYMPATHY.

[BY TELEGIUPH.—rRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Tuesday.

The Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, lias received a cablegram from the Prime .Minister of Britain, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald. conveying the sympathy of himself and his colleagues to New Zealand on the death of Sir Robert Stout, as well as his sympathy with Sir Robert's fainih

WORK FOR TEMPERANCE. AX AUCKLAND APPRECIATION. At a meeting of tho Auckland council of the New Zealand Alliance a resolution was passed placing on record the council's appreciation of the long and valued service rendered to the temperance cause by the late Sir Robert Striut. The sympathy of the council was extended to Lady iitout.