, 1912-04-03

of access and always ready to give good and
sound advice.
But not alone in his official capacity did
he gam great appreciation but also as a man
he was highly esteemed among all who knew
him or came in contact with him.
His Excellency was a true hearted, honest
and upright man on whose word full reliance
could be placed. He was straight forward
and fearless of his opinions. He was a man
who did not seek his own elevation. but new
ertheless he was elevated to the highest
office in the Colonies. He courted not no
toriety or popularity, but nevertheless he
was popular to an extent III this community
attained by no other official. He sought not
distinction, still high distinctions were bes-
towed on him. He was held in high esteem
both by his superiors as we'll as by those
who had the honor of serving under him.
He abhorred fattery and he fattered no one
but was plain spoken to u degree, which to
those who only knew him slightly might
Oftentimes be taken amiss. But to those
who knew him this straight forwardness was
o quality, that only strengthened their es-
TEEN of him. He was u Governor, who had
no party, he held himself aloot from party
questions, always fair to all and always above
all.
He allowed no person to influence him,
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persons and matters, and his great know
ledge of people and affairs caused that his
judgment generally was a correct one.
He loved this little Island where his best
manhood and his happiest days were spent,
as he expressed himself to a deputation from
the inhabitants, who waited on him with all
address on the eve of his departure from the
Island whence he went to seek the cure
which unfortunately could not be accom-
plished. 10 him the interest of this COM
munity was paramount to all other interests,
and even when sick unto death he was more
than louthe to leave.
l do not hesitate to say, that by the death
of Governor Limpricht this island nus suf-
fered an irreparable loss, and his memory
will long dwell with us, and [ am convinced
IN being in harmony with hon. Members
when |, on behalf of this Council, beg to tx
press our heartfelt sympathy with his widow,
who i'll him has lost Il good and loving hus-
band.
Immediately on receipt of the above men
toned communication from Government, /,
on behalf of the Council, sent the following
Telegram to Mrs. Limpricht, reading in trans
lation
Mrs. Limpricht, Corenhagep. The Colo
"nial Council feels deeply the irreparable loss
(Which the Island has suffered from the
Governors death and expresses it's most
"heartfeIt sympathy with your grief"
At the same time l wired to the Colonial
Office a request to forward a wreath Oh be-
half of the Council.
| have from Mrs. Limpricht received the
following letter, reading in translation
Copenhagen, the Goth February, 1912.
To
The Chairman of the Colonial Council Of
St. Croix.
| beg you to bring my heartfelt thanks to
the Colonial Council for the kind telegram
on account OF my husbands decease, and for
the beautiful wreath that decorated his cof-
fin.
You know what great interest he always
and to the last took in the work of the Coun-
ell. and [ feel convinced, that he up to his
last hour wisheG it luck and prosperity il
its future work.
Respectfully,
ASTRID LINPRICHT.
I'M