The morning call., 1894-06-08
OFF TO HONOLULU.
Lawrence Kip Sails for
the Islands.
HE OWED POLITICAL DEBTS.
His Partner Says Creditors Wor-
ried Him.
he OWED POLITICAL DEBTS.
MAY DECIDE TO GoTo AUSTRALIA
The Young Mans Father SAYS,
Though, That He Is Only on a
Health Seeking Tour.

Among the passengers who sailed for
Honolulu last Wednesday on the bark w.
II. Dimond were Lawrence Kip, the grand
son of the late Bishop William Ingraham
Kip, and his wife. There would be moth
ing In the fact of their departure for the
isles of the sea were it not for the interest
ing circumstances attending young Kip's
career while here, and the suddenness Of
his leaving In fact, although he is lost
to sight he is cherished in the memory of
a score or more of creditors. For months,
it is claimed, be had managed to with
stand their OPPORTUNITIES. but at last, by
the advice of friend, who was connected
with him in the law business, he decided
to seek fresh fields and pastures new, and
his advisory partner. Henry Levy, intends
to follow him on the next steamer that
sails for the islands.
There is strange variance, though, be-
tween the statements of Mr. Levy and
those of w. l. Kip. the father of the young
attorney who has sailed for Hawaiian
shores. Mr.. Kip denies that his son has
gone to the islands to stay, and states that
he has only departed for the good of his
own and his wife's health.
In speaking with a CALL reporter last
evening Mr. Kip the elder said:
at is nonsense 10 say that Lawrence
has run away from his creditors to avoid
paving any of them. / know that he has
been indlscreet, and believe that be owes
some political debts, not more than $500,
though. You see two years ago he became
mixed up with a lot Of politicians, and
they promised him this and that till his
head was turned like that of many an
older person. / know he spent all the
-,
rOwed from his friends on the
strength OF the promises OF these
political friends to help him out of any
financial trouble he might get into. How
much he went into debt for them 1 cannot
say, but am sure $500 would cover il all.
OF course, Larry was thrown down by
these people and left to stand the brunt of
all. They simply used him for tool, and
did not intend TO fulfill any of their prom
ises to him.
Now l don't deny that Larry was a
very wild boy at one time, but since his
marriage be has settled down and tried
his best 10 DO right. l know, too, that he
has even paid some of these small poIiti-
cal debts as far as his means would allow.
There was no secrecy about his depar-
tuTe, for he engaged passage four days be-
lore he sailed, and we all went down to
see him Off"
"He will then return soon ?" was asked.
Yes, if his wife's health improves and
he feels better himself he will come back
in a month, although he may remain there
two or even three months"
Henry Levy. who is, or was. associated
with young Nip in the law business, Is a
talkative young man who said lie knew all
about KIp's business and who proudly
showed a power of attorney signed by Kip
which empowered him TO attend 10 all
business of whatever nature which Kip
left unattended 80.
Yes. | advised Larry TO GO to Honolulu
and leave matters here in allegiance uGtil
he could settle them. BE owed few
political debts and was being so bothered
about them that he could not Sleep"
About how much did Mr.. Kip owe?"
Mr.. Levy was asked.
"Ah. 1t was only nominal sum-a couple
OF hundred dollars or so. But it was
money used In political way, and there
was no need of worrying about it, Out
side of this | don't believe he owed 500
But what hurt him more than ANYTHING
else was his being stopped on the street
and asked for dollar or two which he
owed. BE has tried to pay up everything,
even the political debt"
what do you think he will do at Homo
lulu ?"
go into business. maybe, and after l
join him we may go to Australia. That is
where l came FROM"
will you pay any Of his debts under
your power of attorney?" was asked.
Weller. no. You see if | had the
money l would, but l have not got It. |
will simply attend to any unfinished bust
ness which be left"
Regarding Mr.. Kip's so-called political
debts Frank McManus stated that Kin
owed him $50. but he held notes aggre-
eating about $500 signed by Kip and
which represented money advanced.
Il never Endorsed his paper, though"
said the king" land l have long given
up any hope of getting back any of nv
money or that represented by the notes -
Outside of the sums mentioned it could
not be learned that Kip owed more than
500, and that was divided into small sums
among various people.