Through Reuter's Agency.
London, Nov. 17.
In the House of Commons this afternoon the Premier, Mr. Asquith brought forward a motion for the erection of a public monument to the memory of Field-Marshal Lord Roberts. He paid a moving tribute to the late Field-Marshal as a man who fought his way up unaided save for his own skill. He paid a tribute to his strategic gifts, and said thi Lord Roberts took a high and disputable place as one of Britain's greatest Captains. Mr. Asquith emphasized Lord Roberts's untiring patriotism since hig retirement from post as Commander-in-Chief.
Mr. Bonar Law, Leader of the Opposition, and Mr. John Redmond, Leader of the Irish Nation party, associated themselves with the Premier's motion, which was passed unanimously.
In the House of Lords, Lord Kitchener, Secretary of State for War, and the Earl of Crewe paid tributes to the memory of Lord Roberts. Lord Crewe expressed the sympathy of the House with th> widow and children.
Mr. Lewis Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, has received numerous of regret at the death of
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