DEATH OF SIR GEORGE GREY.
»■•■ ? — ***> TRIBUTES BY THE LONDON i PRE^. I THE CAUSE OF DEATH. TJnitea Press Association— By Eleotrio i Telegraph— Copyright. LONDON, Sept. 20. Sir George Grey is dead. The immediate cause of death was congestion of the brain, 1 accompanied by slight paralysis i The " Times " refers to the deceased statesman's striking, commanding and domineering personality. The "Standard" says that Sir George Grey deserves the lasting gratitude of the nation. The " Daily News " states that he was typical of what was best and .strongest in the British race. The funeral will take place on Friday. Mr Chamberlain has telegraphed that Sir G. Grey's loss will be felt throughout the colonies, to which he rendered eminent services during a long and brilliant career. SYDNEY, Sept. 21. The newspapers contain eulogistic articles on Sir G. Grey's commanding personality and statesinanshijp. .■ ; (On another page will be found a graphic sketch of •Sir-George. Grey's career.) •
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6289, 21 September 1898, Page 3
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