Lonion vit Bombay, 11th June, The Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon, P. C., the Prime Minister of New Zealand, is dead.—Reutor, 12th June, At Home and in the Colonies the death of Mr. Seddon has everywhere evoked the warmest tributes and deep regret at the Empire's great lose.—Rewter.
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Lord Plunket, Governer of New The King has telegraphed to
Zealand, his deep regret at the death of Mr. Seddon, whose long, loyal, and distinguished services will secure him a permanent place among the statesmen - who toast zealously fostered the sentiment of Kingship, on which the unity of the Empire depends.
Lord Elgin (Colonial Secretary) has telegraphed to Lord Plunket the Government's regret and sympathy.—Reuter.
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