London, Oct. 16.
The death has occurred, at the lage of 81, of Earl Buxton, first hold fof the title.
'A. philanthrophist_who had done much' for the poor and the blind, Earl Buxton was also a statesman Jand, among his numerous posts, he held that of Governor-General of the [Union of South Africa, Under [Secretary of State for the Colonies Jand Postmaster-General, with a seat the Cabinet. postage for the blind and was Earl Buxton Introduced cheap author of the "Fair Wages" Resolu-ion, also being instrumental in rais-Ing the half-time age from 10 to 11 years.
"There is no heir to the peerace—
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