SPECIAL TO THE "N.C.DN, London, Nov. 10.
The King and Queen, and Queen Mary have sent messages of sympathy to Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the Dominions Secretary, on the death of his father, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald.
A tribute to the former Prime Minister was paid at the weekly meeting to-day of the Cabinet, who asked Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, to convey a message of sympathy to the family.
Following a tribute to Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the House of Commons adjourned for the afternoon and question time.
Messages of deep sympathy and regret are being received in London to-day.
From Melbourne, Mr. H. J. Lyons, thesPrime Minister of Australia, pays a tribute to Mr. MacDonald, particularly emphasizing his achievements in 1931 when, characteristically, he sought no reward. Mr. Lyons adds: "He was a man of highest ideals, of simplicity and kindliness."
Mr. MàcDonald's death, says a message from Ottawa from Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, brings to a close one of the outstanding political careers of modern times. His name already has its place with those who have sought to widen the bounds of human freedom and security, and to hasten the day of universal goodwill and peace.
Mr. Cordell Hull, American Secretary of State, expressed his—deep sorrow at the death of Mr. MacDonald n a message from Washington. "Mr MacDonald's death," Mr. Hull, said, "removes from the world a great leader, a profound statesman and a loyal friend."
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