DEATH
OF SIR GEORGE GREY. GENERAL KECOGMTION OF HIS GKEAT SERVICES. LONDON, September 20. Sir George Grey is dead. The immediate cause of death was congestion of the brain, accompanied by slight paralysis. The Times refers to the deceased's statesman's striking, commanding, domineering pei eonality. The" Standard says Sir G. Grey deserves the lasting gratitude of the nation. The Daily News states that he was typical of what was best and strongest in the Biitish race. N The funeral takes place on Friday. LONDON, September 20. (Received Sept. 21, at 2.50 p.m.) Mr Joseph Chamberlain has' telegraphed from Biddulph (Staffordshire) " that Sir George Grey's loss will s be"felt throughout the colonies, to which he^rendered eminent services during a long and brilliant career. SYDNEY, September 21. (Received Sept. 21, at 10.20 a.m.) The newspapers here contain eulogistic articles on Sir G. Grey's commanding personality and statesmanship. Flags were displayed at half-mast yesterday on the Town Hall and shipping and other offices as a mark of respect to the late Sir George Grey. Telegrams from various parts of the colony state that flags were flown at half-mast. The Mayor of Auckland has cabled to the Agent-general to put a wreath on the coffin on behalf of the citizens of Auckland.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2325, 22 September 1898, Page 34
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208DEATH Otago Witness, Issue 2325, 22 September 1898, Page 34
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