SIR J. HENNIKER-HEATON.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11658, 13 June 1912, Page 4

SIR J. HENNIKER-HEATON.

HONORED FOIff.MPF.TM.U. SKRYK'IX [By Electric Telegraph- Coptrigiit. | (I'r.n Press Association.) Received June -» ai '-U'l p.m. Loudon. June 1?1 brilliant reception was accorded Sir' J Henniktr-Heatou at the Guildhall by 500 persons, the Lord Mayor presiding. . ~ ■ Lord Curzon. in presenting an album containing a thousand signatures ot leading public men of the Empire, said it was a remarkable meeting to honor a remarkable man. Sir J. Heuniker-I Heaton had. bv a firm grasp of a- great idea and bv unwearying tenacity, proved himself a benefactor of mankind. Bsec-ivotl. June 13, at 10.5 a.m. London. June 12. -"• Manv London ;a.nd provincial news-papers-publish laudatory comments on Sir J. Henniker-Heatou's services. Received June 12. at 0.30 p.m. Manv politicians.'leading commercial representatives. Sir \Y. Halt-Jones Sir G H. Ecid. and the Agents-General attended Sir J. Henuiker-Heatons presentation. ' .* ■ T -.J lA)xd Curzon-refen*d to Sir J. Hen niker-Heaton's work as one in the mtciests of international peace, Imperial Unitv. and commercial progress.. . Sir J- Heunikor-Heaton m ™\"™»B thanks referred to tire help he had leceived from Air Joseph Chaniherlain. He .said if the Government would spend what was spent on ma, se.ve.itv years ago they could U.i\* - > penny n word cables to the rno.t distant possessions. , m