The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-11

CurzOn Will Be Mad n Peer Before He
Goes to India rs YicerOy-HiS Wife, For
merly Miss Letter of Warrington, VIII
Be the Head of AngIO-IndiRn Society.

CurEon Will BE Made n Peer Before He
Goes to India as YicerOy-HiS Wife, For
merly Miss Letter of Warrington, Will
Be the Head of AnEIo-IndiAn Society.
Special Gable Dsspdtch to THE sUN.
LONDON. Aug. 10.-ReferrinR to the statement
made yesterday that Mr.. George N. Curzon
would probably be elevated to the peeraRo in
the event Of his being appointed Viceroy Of
India, the Manchester Courier says there is the
very best authority for the assertion that he
will be created O peer before he starts for India.
The expected appointment Of Mr.. George N.
CurEon. Parliamentary Secretary % the Foreign
ONCE, as Viceroy OF India. has become an ac-
complished fact. and It is not expected that af-
ter to-day he will appear In the House OF Com
mons as the representative Of the Foreign Of
fee. His acceptance OF the Viceroyship Of
India closes his parliamentary career. Mr..
Curzon has been one OF the most striking fig
ures among the younger British statesmen.
He succeeded in overcoming his arrogant man
ner and had become. next to Mr.. Chamberlain.
the finest debater in Parliament. His extraor-
binary industry and consistency, ~triumphing
over a delicate constitution. attracted the sym
pathy of all parties. and it was believed that he
had made up his mind to become Premier.
The fact that he has preferred the greatest Of
fee In the gift Of the British Government is re-
garded rs u remarkable indication OF the sense
Of the younger men that the party system Ia
crumbllng. while the imperial idea is dom
mating the people.
Mr.. Curzon's appointment is the first instance
In which a Viceroyalty has been offered to q
The Daily Mail. commenting on the appoint
ment OF Mr.. Curzon as Viceroy of India, says
that a charming incident OF the new Viceroyal-
ty is the nationality Of Mr.. CurZon's wife. who
was formerly Miss Letter OF Washington 1t
adds that this is the first time that an American
lady has been called to assist the Imperial Gov
ernment.
The consort OF the Yiceroy has to perform
regal functions. She not only receives princes.
but by right OF sex enters homes which arc
barred TO the male representatives OF the
Empress. The elevation Of the women OF
India continues one OF the great questions
touching the moral and material welfare OF the
country. Herein man must largely follow tho
guidance OF woman. no matter how elevated
his position.
Furthermore the Vicereine is the head OF
Anglo Indian society. and as wife OF the busiest
man In Asia she has ample scope for exercising
a healthy influence socially and politically. Mrs.
Curzon will occupy a more splendid place In
India than her fellow-countrywoman in the
White House!
The appointment OF Mr.. Curzon is treated by
inc press 10 buIpubSlhk III lllcIe5l any blullluT
appointment in many years. 1t is generally
| admitted that the present situation is one Of
momentous importance for the destinies Of In
dia, involving a fouriold crisis-war. famine,
| pestilence. and the currency. While the
Government newspapers wholly applaud
the selection OF Mr.. Curzon. anticlpa-
| ting that he will rise to the occasion splendidly.
| the Liberal organs express uneaslness on ac-
count OF his reputation Of. being q violent Rus
sOphobe and advocate OF a forward policy In
military frontier matters. All the papers pay a
tribute TO his brilliant talents and acquire
ments. and wish him success irrespective Of
| party.
The Chronicle, referring to Mrs. CurEon. says
that the appointment Of Mr.. Cur1on as Viceroy
Of India adds q curious and striking link to
| the AnRlo-AmerieAn relations.
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