Sir Alfred Jerome Cadman

It has therefore been arranged that the funeral will leave for' Coromandel on Sunday morning, at eighlt o'clock by the Wakatere. On arrival of the vessel at Corrmandel between half past, eleven and twleve, the cortege will leave for the cemetery in the Upper Township, where the late Sir Alfred's remains will be interred alongside those of his parents and wife.

MR. CADMAN KNIGHTED. New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12308, 27 June 1903, Page 5 MADE A K.C.M.G.

[BY TELEGRAPH.- PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Friday. A cable message was received to-day by the Governor, stating that the Hon. A. J. Cadman has been made a K.C.M.G.

Sir Alfred Jerome Cadman is the eldest son of the late Mr. Jerome Cadman, who was well known to Aucklanders as a prominent member of the Provincial Council. The subject of this notice was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1847, and was an infant; when his parents crossed over to Auckland. Educated at the parish schools of St. Paul's and St. Matthew's, and at Wesley College, Auckland, ho was apprenticed to Mr. E. I. Matthews, with whom he served his full term to the carpentering trade. Wheal Sir Alfred Cadman was about 21 lie went to settle in Coromandcl, where he entered into the sawmilling business, in which he did well for many years. He first entered polities as a member of the Tiki Highway Board at Commanded. Hero he speedily rose to the position of chairman, which he held for some years. On the coming into operation of tho Counties Act ho was one cf the first members of the Coromandel County Council, to the chair of which body he was at once elected. He held this position for 10 years, and did a good deal to further the progress of the district. At the end of 1881 Sir Alfred was first returned to Parliament as member of Coromandcl: three years later, and again in 1837, he was re-elected for the same constituency. In 1890 the new knight was elected for the Thames electorate-which now included the main portion of the old Coromandel electorate -after a severe fight. In 1893 Mr. W. L. Pecs attacked Si. Alfred Cadman on tho floor of the House, stating that ho had used his position as ISativo Minister to further his own private interests in connection with the purchase of some native lands in Hawke's Bay. Sir Alfred challenged Mr. Rees to resign his seat and contest a constituency, so that the electors might express their opinion on the charges made against, him. and his conduct as a Minister. Sir Alfred Cadman gave his adversary the choice of battle-ground, expressing himself willing to meet Mr. Bees cither at the Thames or in. Auckland City, the latter's own constituency. Mr. Roes accepted tho challenge and chose his own constituency. Both gentlemen resigned on July 20, 1893, and the City of Auckland became the scene of a fierce struggle between the two politicians, the result being a victory for Sir Alfred Cadman by a majority of 750. At the general election of 1893 Sir Alfred was elected for Waikato, and at, the following election for Ohiuemuri. He did not coptest a seat at the general election in 1899, and he was shortly afterwards called to the Legislative Council, still retaining a seat in the Cabinet without portfolio. He first became a Minister of the Crown in the Ballaneo Ministry in January, 1891, when he became Commissioner of Stamp Duties, which position he retained for only six days. On February 4, 1591, he took the portfolio of Native Affairs, and on May 28 of the same year he was appointed Minister for Justice. In the Seddon Government he continued Native Minister and Minister for Justice till his resignation on June 20, 1893. On Ids return to the House he was pressed to resume his old portfolio as Native Minister, but declined to do so. and was therefore appointed Minister for Mines, and again took the portfolio of Justice. The portfolio of Railways was conferred on Sir Alfred Cadman in January. 1895. In 1876 Sir Alfred was married to Miss Bell, daughter of Mr. Bell, J.P., of Whangarei. Mrs. Cadman died in 1892, leaving one son and one daughter. Since his retirement from active politics Sir Alfred has devoted a great deal of attention to the question of the development of the ironsand deposits on the West Coast of the North Island, and he has paid two visits to England in connection with the proposal to form a large company to take this matter in hand. Sir Alfred" returned to Auckland from his second trip Home yesterday morning.

INTERVIEW WITH SIR ALFRED ADMAN. THE IRON DEPOSITS OF THE COLONY. Sir A. J. Cadman, who has been absent, from New Zealand for the past 14 months, on a visit to England, returned by the Whakatane vestorday morning, a few hours before the news of his elevation to the dignity of knighthood reached Auckland. As is well known, the principal object of his visit to England-the second such visit paid by him during the past few years-was in connection with the proposed development of the iron industry in New Zealand, by turning to account the deposits of ironsand on the West Coast of this island, and the iron ore at Parapara, near Collingwood, in the. Nelson district. During his past visit Sir Alfred Cadman has spent most of his time in London, and he did not visit the iron districts of England, he having made a tour of them on the occasion of his previous trip Home. Shortly after his arrival in Auckland yesterday Sir Alfred was interviewed by a representative of the Herald in reference to the results of his mission to the Old Country. Ho stated that ho was not in a position to make much information public yet. Everything, ho said, had been satisfactorily arranged at Home, but some details had yet to be settled with the Government in this colony, so that the people in England, who were willing to advance their money, would have the way made clear for them. On being asked which of the two prospective industries-the Taranaki or the Parapara was looked upon with the most favour at Home, Sir Alfred said: "I do not know that that question has cropped up. If things go on as I expect works will be erected at both places. The treatment of the ironsand will, of course, be quite different to that of the iron ore." Did you find the Midland railway embroglio a hindrance to your plans at Home?" Yes; I found several things a hindrance in a way. The idea prevailing at Home regarding tho Midland railway, and the false statements made concerning it, are something astounding, and, of course, these things are cast up to people from the colony." Did you find that any other matters were acting as a detriment to the reputation of tho colony?" "I cannot say that I did. Of course, tho Question of the Midland railway only cropped up in certain quarters. Ido not mean to say that the whole of England is imbued with the erroneous ideas to which I havo referred. The people interested in the Midland railway mado things as hot for me as they could; that was how the matter affected mi." In reply to a further question, Sir Alfred said that the announcements as to the proposed preferential tariff and the retail meat shops at Heme had been made since he left England, and, therefore, he was not in a position to say anything about them. Ho was, he said, rather surpiiscd at the preferential tariff proposals, as just before ho left England the duly on corn had been taken off by the Budget. Sir Alfred expressed regret at the deaths of the late Hon. Captain Morris and tho Hon. W. ttwanson, which had occurred since, ho left the colony. He also referred to the absence of Sir G. M. O'Rorke from the present Parliament as a loss to the Legislature, Sir Maurice's Speakership having, ho said, raised the tone of the House to a point winch could not be surnassed by any Parliament in tho world. Sit Alfred also expressed approval of the appointment of Colonel Pitt as Attorney-General.

DEATHS. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12823, 24 March 1905, Page 1 CADMAN. -On March 2.1, 1:10-}. at hi- residence. Avondale. the lion. Sir Alfred Jerome ma'.i. K.I'.M.G.. Speaker of the Legislative Council of New Zealand; in ms 57th year. The funeral will leave for Coromandel by the »vs. Wakatere on Sunday morning next, the iiau inst., at o'clock, the steamer leaving' Coromii'iilrl j'ain for Auckland at Vin the evening. Friends are respoctfully invited to attend.

DEATH OF SIR ALFRED CADMEN. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12823, 24 March 1905, Page 5 The news of the death of the Hon. Sir Alfred Jerome Cadman, M.L.C., which took, place at his residence at Avondale Yesterday, was received with deep regret not only in Auckland, but throughout the colony, for no public man was held in higher esteem or was more widely respected. For some time past Sir Alfred had been ailing, and although his death came rather suddenly, the end had not been unexpected. The deceased had suffered for some years from an internal complaint, and he had been under medical attendance for some time. Six years ago the state of his health compelled his retirement from active Parliamentaiy duties. in which he had been engaged as a member of the House of Representatives for 18 years, and as a Minister of the Ballance and Seddon Governments for the last eight years of that period. Since 1893 Sir Alfred paid two visits to England, and whilst there sought medical advice regalding his compaint, but little or no improvement resulted. He returned from his second trip to the Old Country in June, 1903. On July 7 last year Sir Alfred was elected Speaker of the Legislative Council, in succession to the late Hon. W.C. Walker. He was, however, unable to fulfil the duties of this important position for the whole of the session, the state of his health empelling his return to his home at Avoadale where he remained untill his death. Since November last he had been unable to leave the house, and was confined to his bed for the greater part of the time. He had a paralytic stroke about the end of December, but from this he rallied somewhat, and the Premier on visiting him three weeks ago, was agreeably surprised to find him in such good spirits. On Sunday last, when he was visited by some friends, including the Hon. E. Mitchelson (Mayor of Auckland), he was particularly cheerful. A sudden change for the worse, however, took place about six o'clock on Wednesday evening, and he gradually sank, death taking place at half-past ten yesterday morning. The late Sir Alfred Cadman was the eldest son of the late Mr. Jerome Cadman. who was well known to Aucklanders as a prominent member of the Provincial Council. The subject of this notice was born in Sydney, in 1847. and was an infant when his parents crossed over to Auckland, he was educated at the parish schools of St. Paul and St. Matthew's, and at Wesley College, Auckland, and was apprenticed to Mr. E. I. Matthews, with whom he served his full term to the carpentering trade. When about 21 he settled in Coromandell, where he entered into the sawmilling business, in which he did well for many years, he first entered polities as a member of the Tiki Highway Board at Coromandel. Here he speedily rose to the position of chairman, which he held for some years. On the coming into operation of the Counties Act he was one of the first members of the Coromandel County Council, to the chair of which body he was at once elected. He held this position for 10 years, and did a good deal to further the progress of the district. At the end of 1881 Sir Alfred (then Mr. Cadman) was first returned to Parliament as member for Coromandel; three years later, and again in 1887, he was re-elected for the same constituency. In 1890 he was elected for the Thames electorate which now included the main portion of the old Coromandel electorate after a severe fight. The following year he became a member of the Ballance Administration. In 1893 Mr. W. L.Rees attacked Mr. Cadman on the floor of the House, stating that he had used bis position as Native Minister to further his own private interests in connection with the purchase of some native lands in Hawke's Bay. Mr. Cadman challenged Mr.Rees to resign his seat and contest a constituency, so that the electors might express their opinion on the charges made against him and his conduct as a Minister. Mr. Cadman gave his adversary the choice of battle-ground, expressing himself willing to meet Mr. Rees either at the Thames or in Auckland City, the latter's own constituency. Mr. Rees accepted the challenge, and chose his own constituency. Both gentlemen resigned on July 20, 1893, and the city of Auckland became the scene of a fierce struggle between the two politicians, the result being a victory for Mr. Cadman by a majority of 750. At the general election of 1893 Mr. Cadman was elected for Waikato, and at the following election for Ohinemuri. He did not contest a seat at the general election in 1899, and he was shortly afterwards called to the Legislative Council, still retaining a seat in the Cabinet without portfolio. He first became a, Minister of the Crown in the Balkan Ministry in January, 1891, when he became Commissioner of Stamp Duties, which position he retained for only six days. On February 4, 1891, he took the portfolio of Native Affairs, and on May 28 of the same year he was appointed Minister for Justice. In the Seddon Government he continued Native Minister and Minister for Justice till his resignation on June 20, 1893. On his return to the House he was pressed to resume his old portfolio as Native Minister, but declined to do so. and was therefore apjwinted Minister for Minos, .and again took the portfolio of Justice. The portfolio of Railways was conferred on him in January. 1895. Mr. Cadman received the C.M.G. decoration on the occasion of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, in 1901. He was knighted in June, 1903, the news of his elevation being received by him on the day June 26 that he returned from, his second visit to England. Since his retirement from active politics Sir Alfred has devoted a great deal of attention to the question of the development of the ironsand deposits on the west coast of the North Island, and his two visits to England were in connection with the proposal to form a large company to take this matter in hand. Sir Alfred Cadman was married in 1886 to the daughter of Mr. Bell, J.P, of Whangarei. She died in 1892, leaving one son and one daughter, who survive their father. Sir Alfred leaves two Sisters, one being Mrs. F. F. Day, of Dargaville, and the other Mrs. McShane, of Avondale, who has lately resided with him. There are also other relatives residing at Coromandel. Mr. and Mrs, Day left Dargaville by special steamer at noon yesterday for Helensville, en route for Auckland.

TELEGRAM FROM THE PREMIER. The following message was received by the' Mayor of Auckland (Hon. E. Mitcheison), yesterday, from the Premier at Huntly:- "I regret exceedingly to hear of the death of my dear old friend and colleague, Sir Alfred Cadman. He rendered true and faithful services to the colony, and his name will, I am sure, ever be respected and revered. There are few like him. and his place will be hard to fill -R. J. SEDDON.

THE FUNERAL. The Premier, in telegraphing to the relatives of the deceased, suggested that there should be a State funeral, but the relatives, wane fully appreciating the Premier's kindIness. replied that in view of the fact that Sir Alfred, before his death, had expressed the wish that there should be no State ceremony, they had decided that the funeral should take place in the ordinary way. It has, therefore, been arranged that the funeral will leave for Coromandel on Sunday morning at eight o'clock, by the ps Wakatere. On the arrival of the vessel at the Coromandel somewhere between halt-past eleven and twelve, the cortege will leave for the cemetery in the upper township, where the late Sir Alfred's remains; will be intterred alongside those of his parents and wife. The Premier and the Mayor (the Hon. E. Mitchelson) have intimated that they will attend the funeral, and it is expected that several other members of the Ministry will also be present.

A TRIBUTE BY THE PREMIER. [BY Telegraph - Own Correspondent,] Huntly, Thursday.

The Premier, before proceeding with his address to the people of Huntly, made sympathetic reference to the death of the late Sir Alfred Cadman. The Hon. Mr. Mahuta, Mr. H. Kaihau, M.H.R., and a number of Maori chiefs were amongst those on the platlorm. The Premier said: "I feel much depressed. You will have noticed with profound regret the great loss the colony has sustained in the death of Sir Alfred Jerome Cadman, my late collegue, true friend of the people, and especially to the miners of New Zealand. there can be no doubt but that his close attention to his public trusts, long and arduous hours, and consistency in the performance of his duties as Minister successively for Mines, for Railway, and for native Affairs, impaired his health and laid the seeds of his disease from which he suffered for some considerable time but though gone from us his works will live after him. I know of no man who has been a greater slave to duty, and who under adverse circumstances was over true to the best interests of the colony.He was not one of those men who for populaity;s sake would do that which was expedient. Time of principle, and firm to conviction, and irrespective of consequeses. Sir Alfied Jerome Cadman stands out as one of the foremost New Zealand public men. His name will ever respected throughout the colony. and in the Auckland Provincial district it will be specially revered. With profound regret and a deep and lasting sorrow. we can only say, a few kind words of sympathy to his bereaved children and relatives, hoping that our sympathy thus extended may tend to aspire the deep sorrow with which they are afflicted. I would ask you, ladies and gentlemen, in token of respect to your late friend, to rise in silence." The audience, who were much affected by .Mr. Seodon's words, then stood up.

THE NEWS IN WELLINGTON. [BY Telegraph - Own Correspondent,] Wellington Thursday. The news of the death of Sir Alfred Cadman was received here with great regret. Flags were lowered to half-mast at the Government's buildings.

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