Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-06
Copyright. Associated Press.)

LONDON, August DIT Is under
stood that one of the principal govern
ment measures of the coming session
will be old-age-pensions and there is
every prospect of a hot fight over the
bill. Many supporters of the govern
ment are utterly opposed to what they
term "Socialistic legislation, 1.-The tax
pective heavy demands upon their di-
minishing incomes, and it is pointed
out that no matter how disastrous it
turns out to be such measure could
country like England. 1t is recognized
on every side that increased expendi
ture will be requisite to meet the fierce
rivalry of the United States and Eu-
rope, while signs are not lacking that
Great Britian's income is nearing high
water, and there is a widespread feel
ing that this is no time to sacrifice
millions which might be spent In insur
ing the country against hostile fleets.
AS to the old-age- pensions scheme,
many people think it would fatally de-
crease the sense of duty towards the
family and render the citizen less thrift
ty and energetic.
INTERESTING INFORMATION
comes from the British North Borneo
Company, in that it has received a re-
quest from the Philippines asking the
company to lease or sell to Filipinos,
Banguey Island, just south of Palawan
Island. 1t is only sparsely inhabited
by natives. The Filipnos who are en-
gineering the deal say that in, case of
their defeat Aguinaldo and other lead
ers, with a large section Of the Fill
pinos, may settle at Baguey, under Brit
ish protection, and the company's rule.
The Board is now considering the ques-
tion, but it is understood the company
is not ayerse to leasing the island, on
very favorable terms being offered.
Lord Pauncefote, the British Ambas-
sador to the United States, continues
to receive numberless congratulations
representative of the Associated Press
yesterday, saw piles of letters and tele-
grams on his table, but, sinsularly,
rses ses - yet arrived from America.
The Am (arasador said;
nNaturallyGJ am averse to trumpet
ing nav work al the Conference Little
oan no said THAT the world does not
/ know already. (But, / can express my
solid conviction that a tangibly com
mencement has been made anew meth
DDS of International dealing, especially
in the settlement CT the grave issues
which are bound to arise at times be-
tween nations.
1T would manifestly be out of place
for me to discuss
THE ALASKAN QUESTION.
am not sure | am thoroughly con-
yersant with the later developments
But the good sense, tact and wisdom of
the diplomatists on both sides are suf-
ficent guarantee of a final, honorable
settlement. l am afraid excessive
praise has been rendered me for the
good understanding which exists be-
tween the two countries, but 1t is as
sllredly fiattering and it would be af-
fectation on my part to appear to lg-
more the happy change which has come
about recently and which none is in
a better position to recognize than the
ambassadors.
"Owing to the propagation | shall be
unable to take my seat during the pres
ent sessions of Parliament, but | will
20 to Windsor to kiss hands in the
ordinary course"
Count and Countess Boni de Castel-
lane and their party on board the steam
Yacht yalhalla have certainly been the
social success of Cowes week. Their
triumph eliminated in the dinner they
gave on the vessel Thursday to the
Prince of Wales. Everything connected
with the yacht and the French people
aboard were the smartest possible. The
Countess de Castellane and the French
women accompanying her completely
eclipsed the English women. They We're
perfectly dressed on every occasion,
while the majority of the English
beauties appeared in most inappropri-
ate, flashy costumes. The arrival of
the Valhallas gig at the Royal Yacht
squadron IduulIS StSSS was always the
event of the afternoons to the onlook-
ers. is a slix-oared gig and the sail
ors wear the ordinary French sailors
costume-little 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, white linen yacht
ing suit and his hair is always so beau
tifully arranged that it is said his hair
dresser Candidates" ii daily. He wears
the daintiest white shoes and carries
walking-stick with a massive gold
handle.
The young Duke OF Albany. shy,
delicate boy. was recently induced by
some enterprising fellow Etonians CT his
own age TO ask the Queen TO secure
the Etonians an extra weeks holiday,
In honor of his impending departure
for Germany, where he is to commence
his education as heir to the Grand
Duchy of Coburg. Her Majesty made
the request to the Governors of Eton,
who, however, declined.
LIov,