The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11
His Generosity Threatened to Ruin
Him Financially and Otherwise.
AFFAIRS PUT ON A BUSINESS BASIS
All Debts Were Discharged and tho Great
Lawyer Was Left With Ample Funds.
An Appeal fsr Contributions.

Copyright 1900 tho Associated PressD
London, Aug. 11.-While people In the
United States are enduring severe heat
waves the weather in this country has
been extraordinarilycool the thermometer
registering sixty degrees and lower.
The cold prolonged rains and gales have
nearly spoiled country life and sport.
London is empty OF the leisure class. and
with few exceptions the ministers. Dip
lomats and financlers have gone TO the
countryside with the several thousand
idlers preparatory to the beginning OF the
shooting season next week.
The size OF the coveys and the proba-
bilities of the general election taking
place early in October are the paramount
subjects for discussion among the direc-
tors OF public opinion.
The conservative officers and the L.iber-
al headquarters are deep I'm campaign
business. Immense quantities of liter
ature are being sent out to the constitu-
cncies. Within 80 days after the dissolu-
lion of parliament. 1t Is announced, the
newly-elected parliament will meet.
BARON RUssELL's DEATH.
Baron Russell Of Killiwen, whose death.
Rs the result OF an operation, occurred
yesterday morning, was one OF the most
engaging and lovable personalities In Eng
lish public life. His generosity TO his
friends, indeed, to anybody whom he be-
came aware was I'm difficulties. swallowed
while he was practicing barrister. G20.O00
year. and involved him I'm debts that
threatened TO distroy his peace of mind
and injure his professional future.
What YOU want to do" said one OF his
friends. AS to syndicate yourself and let
M oil "A
tice and finance your immense money
making possibilities"
This was actually done. A committee
OF friends paid off all his debts received
all his income. gave him large allow
ance and brought system into his ac-
counts, until he not only was free from
debts. but had substantial investments in
the funds.
APPEAL FOR FUNDS.
display advertisement is running I'm
The daily papers signed by Lords Ports
mouth, kincaid. Wimborne and Grim
thorpe. appealing to the public for 100000
To pay the expenses of organizing the
electorate, $50 as TO influence the general
election" 10 prevent the Episcopal church
revertng 10 the principles and practices
OF the Church of Rome
Mass and auricuar con fession," SAYS
the advertisement ARE openly advocated
and forced Protestant children i'm
churches under shelter of the Episcopal
veto" Seven parliamentary agents are
at work and canvassing is going on I'm
nearly every constituency In England
Already Gl0.100 has been subscribed
Sir Chih -Chen-Lo, the Chinese minis
ter TO England. was the solitary member
Of the diplomatic corps who did not hold
lighted candle at the retIiem mass for
King Humbert i'm the Italian church on
Thursday
with his torch. The Duke of Devonshire
looked thoroughly uncomfortable, perhaps
having i'm mild the severe views of Lords
Portsmouth and Wimborne.
THERE WAS AN EXCEPTION.
IT was noticed that the Chinese minis
ter shook hands tremendously with all
the diplomats except the Japanese minis
ter.
The american colony" as the feet OF
white yachts flying the Stars and Stripes
at Cowes is called, alone saved the his
toric yacht week from being dismal
failure.
The Prince of Wales himself did all
possible during the last two days to en-
liven the situation: but appearance in
mourning. just home from the funeral of
his brother Is not the liveliest merry
maker. and Cowes hopes to wait many
years before II sees a duller season.
by all means the smartest steam
yachts are here" said Sir Thomas Upton
20 a representative of the Associated
Press at Cowes. 'and many of the hand
soonest sailing craft are flying the Am
crican colors. Last year France seemed to
lead; but she is almost entirely absent
this week and the Americans are easily
entitled to first place"
Many members OF the roval yacht
squadron are equally enthusiastic In their
praise Of the American display. No visit
ors TO this exclusive place are moro
warmly greeted than are the owners OF
American boats
Imposing as was the Nahma. as she
hoated directly off the club house a Chi
cago gentleman's yacht was scarcely less
conspicuous. This was the Utowana
owned by Mr. Allison " Armour. whose
crew OF Lascars with red fezzes and red
and blue jerseys. are the most conspicu-
Gus picture of the water side.
LIPToN's CANDIDACY.
Sir Thomas Llpton's name was not pro-
posed for membership at the Royal Yacht
squadron meeting OH Monday. The ex-
PLANTATION furnished among those I'm po-
sitlon To pronounce an opinion on the SUBJ
Ject Is that the understanding got abroad
that IL not the Prince OF Wales himself
other notable persons were attempting to
rush Sir Thomas through.
10 only needed breath of this kind
before ballo..ng To settle the fate Of any
presumptive candidate. for this most ex-
elusive club does not like even it's royal
members To appear Co have too much
control. even though the members may
not have the slightest personal feeling
60 n candidate.
When this condition or affairs was dis
covered Sir Thomas Lipton's name, nat
urally, was not presented.