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Show LID ROBERTS' DEATH IN FRANCE London, Nov. IB 8:26 p. m The leath of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, Which occurred last evening at the ; head(uarterB of the British oxperitkm-ary oxperitkm-ary forces In France, was extremely guddeit. He was In his usual good health when he lpft England Wednesday Wednes-day with his daughters, Lady Alleen Roberts, and his son-in-law. Major Lewln. The party had a rough trip crossing the channel, but the aged general felt no ill effects and went, through his program on the continent. In fact he was about to return home when death occurred Bar Roberts had motored to the British bases and camps, had reviewed the Indian troops and had conferred with the leading officers. It was not until about dinner time Friday evening that he complained of a slight chill. As he was subject to trifling chest troubles, he followed his usual course and went to bed early. As his temperature tem-perature Increased medical men were called in and pronounced his condition condi-tion critical They relieved the general gen-eral of his pain and ho fell asleep. His death occurred during sleep. The passing of the great warrior has created profound grief throughout through-out the country. At all churches and in the soldiers' training caps touching references were made to his death today. to-day. In a telegram to lady Roberts, Field Marshal Sir John French. In the name of the army serving In France expressed ex-pressed deep sympathy, saying "Your Kri'M Is shared by us who mourn the loss of a much loved chief. Ah he was called. It seems fitter to the ending of the life of a great soldier that he should have passed away in the midst of i lie troops he loved so well and within the sound of the guns " London. Nov. 16, 12:10 p m. King George and Queen Mary were greatly Bhocked by the unwelcome news that Field Marshal Earl Roberts had succumbed suc-cumbed last night to a swift attack of pneumonia whllo on the front In France, whither he had journeyed to see once more the Indian troops of whom he was so proud. Immediately upon receipt of the intelligence in-telligence thtir majesties sent messages mes-sages of condolence to Lady Roberts and her two daughters. Lady Alleen Mary and Lady Ada Edwin Stewart. The question of a- public funeral for Britain s great soldier with son ices at St Paul's is under consideration, but it Is is understood that in defer encce to the wishes of Lady Roberts for a private service this will not be pressed. |
