The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-06
AGUINALD0 IS
LO0KE,G AHEAD
Filipinos Trying to Buy an Island
from Great Britain,
AGlTATlNG OLD AGE PENSIONS
Prospect OF a Hot Fight Over the FRO
posed Innovation I'm British Par-
Iiamcnt-I.ord Paunccfote on hc.
suits from Hague Congress.

Copyright 1897. tho Associated Press)
LONDON. Aug. SIT is understood that
one OF the principal government measures
of the coming session win be old-age pen
sions and there IS every prospect Oh
hot nght over the bill Many supporters
Of the government are utterly opposed
IN what they term "socialistic legisia-
tion 4" the tax-paycrs are IN arms against
the irrespective heavy demands upon their
diminishing income. and II is pointed out
that no matter how disastrous Il turns
out TO be. such aymeasure could never be
ropcalod in a Democratic country ike
England. II IS recognized on every side
mat increased expenditure viii be re-
ouisite 10 meet the fierce rivalry of the
United States and Europe, while slshS
are not lacking that Great Britain's in
come is nearing high water and there IS n
widcAprcad feeling that this Is no time
L. ssartSO millions which might be spent
IN insurlng the country against hosthe
fleets. AS 10 the oid-age pensions scheme
many people think il would fatally dc-
crease the sense Of duty towards the
family and render the citizens less thrifty
and energetic
AN ANCHOR TO WINDWATiD.
Interesting information comes from the
British North Bornco Company in that
II has received a request from the Phiiip-
pines. asking the company 10 lease or sen
10 Filipinos Bangucy Island, just SCUM
of Palawan Island. II is only sparsey
inhabited by natives The Filipin05 VINO
are engineering the deal say thar IN case
of their defeat Aguinaldo ana other leao-
ers. with a large section OF the tlhplhos'
may settle at Banguey under British
profection and the company's rule. The
hoard is now considering the question,
hut Il is understood the company is not
averse 20 leasing tho island on very
favorable terms being offered.
Lord Pauncofote. the British Ambassa~
dor TO the United States. continues 10 re-
ceive numberless congratulations on MS
elevation to the Peerage. A representa-
tive Of the Associated Press yesterday
saw piles OF letters and kilograms on his
table. but. singularly, mono has yet arrived
from America. The Ambassador said.
MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED.
Naturally. I am averse 10 trumDetng
my work al the conference Little can be
said that the world does not know al
ready. but / can express my solid con-
viction that a tangible commencement has
been made I'm new methods Of international
dealing. especially in the settlement Of
the grave issues which are bound 70 arise
at times between nations.
ct would manifestly be out Of place Tor
me 10 discuss the Alaskan question. ] am
not sure j am thoroughly conversant
with the later developments. But, the
good sene, tact and wisdom Of the diplo-
mafists on both sides are sufficient guar
antee OF q fnal. honorable settlement 1
am afraid excessive praise has been rem
dered me for the good understanding
which exiscts between the two countries
but 10 is assuredly hattering and IL would
be anectatiOn on my part 70 appear 10
ignore the happy change which has come
about recently. and which none Is in a
better position to recognize than the am
bassadors.
owing 70 the propagation 7 shall be
unable 20 take my seat during the present
sessions OF Parliament. hut I viii 90 10
Windsor to kiss hands in the ordinary
course"
CASTEILANEs' DINNER.
Count and Countess B0ni de Castel-
lane and their party on board the steam
yacht Nalhalla, have certainly been the
social success Of COwes Week. Their
triumph eliminated I'm the dinner they
gave ON the vessel Thursday 20 The Prince
of Wales. Everything connected with the
yacht and the French people aboard were
Castellane and the French women accom-
panying her completely eclipsed the Eng
lish women. They were perfectly dressed
ON every occasion while the majority of
the English beauties appeared in most in
appropriate. hashy costumes. The arrival
OF the Nalhalla's gig at the Royal Yacht
Squadron landing stage was always the
event of the afternoons 10 the OnloOkers
IL is sX-oared gig. and the sailors
coil rsaf
tume-lttle. round white caps with red
tassels. white jumpers over blue and
white. striped Jerseys and white duck
trousers. The Counts appearance eXcites
almost as great interest as the women's
He wears. generally. a white linen yacht
ing suit. and his hair is always so
beautifully arranged that It is said his
dresser "undulates' IL daily lie
wears the daintiost white shoes, and car
ries a Walkng-stick with a massive, gold
handle
A DUKE TURNED DOWN.
The Young Duke OF Albany, a shy, deli
cate boy was recently induced by some
enterprsng fellow Etonlans Of his own
age 10 ask the Queen TO secure tho Elton
fans an extra weeks holiday, I'm honor
Of his impending departure for Germany
whore he IS to commence his education
as heir 10 the Grand Duchy OF Coburg
Her Majesty made the request to the
Governors OF Elon. who, however, de-
cllncd.
George Henry Boughton's admirable
picture when the Dead Leaves Fail. d"
has just been purchased 10y King Humbert
for the International Exhibition at
Venice. II will eventually be placed in
the Municipal Gallery at Rome
The works OF Americans at the Venice
Exhibition have been highly eulogized
and tho sales have been exceptionally