A SEDDON MEMORIAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2734, 12 February 1910, Page 5

A SEDDON MEMORIAL.

UNVEILED IN ST. PAUL'S

United Press Association—Copyright LONDON, Feb. 10. Two hundred persons wore present at the unveiling of the memorial panel to the late R. J. Seddcn, in the crypt of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Those present included Mrs. Morice (Mr. Seddon’s daughter), the Mayor of St. Helens, Mr T. Glover (member for St. Helens), Lord Strathcona (High Commissioner for Canada), Mr. J. McCall (Agent-General for Tasmania), the Countess of Ranfurly, Major Robinson, and many New Zealanders. Prior to the unveiling ceremony the Duke of Argyll read Sir J. Ward’s and Mrs. Seddon’ s cablegrams. He delivered an eloquent eulogy. He said the memorial was erected as a mark of affection for a man held in high respect as a statesman. Following Sir George Grey’s brave advice, Mr. Seddon had become the most trusted leader of all Australasia. “He gave no uncertain voice when the call came to prove the union of the Empire,” added the speaker, “and New Zealand responded nobl\ r by sending ten contingents to South Africa. His spirit still guided New Zealand’s councils. She is foremost in the desire to be represented in our fleets now in the centre of the Empire he served. We honor his memory and gratefully record his services for King and country. We revere his example, and deplore his loss.”

The Hon. W. Hall-Jones, High Commissioner, on behalf of the people and Government of New Zealand, committed the memorial to the dean and chapter’s charge. Archdeacon Sinclair, in accepting the charge, said : “It will be an added treasure to our historical associations.” (Received February 11, 10.20 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 11.

The “Daily News” and tli© “Daily Chronicle” have lauditory articles on the late R. J. Seddon as a democratic Imperialist.