The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-21
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iS74 In 1871 he represented her as special
commissioner in Constantinople, and
we'll did she think of his ability in the very
difficult role he had to play in keeping the
fingers of the Turkish government off the
money she had sent to relieve the dis
tressed peasants that shortly after his re-
turn from Turkey they were engaged TO be
married and the wedding took place in
1881 Mr.. Burdett-Coutts assumed the sur
name of his wife In addition TO his own
patronymic, and in 1885 was elected MEM
Der of Parliament for the borough of West
minister. He is a stanch Conservative and
a hard worker for his party. His eldest
brother. Sir Ellis Ashmead- Bartlett, is
member of Parliament for Sheffield, and
his popularity as a politician in 1856 vas
second only to that of Lord Randolph
Churchill and gained for him the position
OF civil lord OF the Admiralty. OF recent
years Sir Ellis has advocated the cause OF
the Swazis with such successI that that
tribe has bestowed upon him the compli-
mentary title of "SilomO.
FLIGHT OF THE KIPLINGS.
The news that Mr.. Rudyard Kipling and
his family were going to South Africa came
as surprise to London and is facetiously
attributed to the fact that they have been
driven out of England by the ceaseless
recitations of his "Absent-Minded Beggar."
A representative of the Associated Press
learns that the real reason which has
prompted Mr. Kipling to go abroad is his
desire to be sin at the death" He is
especially DESTROYS of meeting Cecil Rhodes,
with whom he is on terms of close friend
ship. Immediately after the relief of Kim
berley. Moreover Kipling will use his trip
in gathering good literary material. But
he will not risk his safety. as he intends TO
remain at Cape Town until the conditions
at the front assume a pacific aspect.
Since Ranjitsinhji. the well-known Indian
cricketer, exemplified Mr.. Kipling's popular
story, 1.-The Man Who Was" when at
dinner this week at Cambridge. expressing
regret at the fact that mis- countrymen
were not allowed to fight in South Africa,
he added. when Russia comes laundering
at the door of India the world will see what
Indian cavalry can do"
Another distinguished Oriental has been
stirring up British patriotism In this case
1t is none other than the Chinese minister,
who, when visiting the Manchester Ex-
change, called for cheers for the Queen.
The mayor notified her Majesty of the
occurrence, and she replied that she had
heard of IT with much qualification. Incl
dentally 1t is rumored that the minister
will be recalled on this account but TO sue
merce, a change that would be warmly
greeted In England, though Chin Chen Lo
Fengluh's departure would be regretted.
The Duke of York has placed himself at
probably receive a command. But though
he tntimates that he was desirious of duty
with the Cape squadron, he will not at
tain his desire for the same reasons which
prevented the Duke of Connaught from go
ing to the 'front.' No one will be more anx-
ious tc go out than the Duke of Cam
bridge. Realizing, however, that this was
utterly impossible he has consoled him.
self by making life miserable for the high
War Office officials. He is continually APP
pearing with some new suggestion and is
generally being turned over TO Gen. Sir
Evelyn Wood, adjutant general to the
forces, who is very deaf. So firmly is the
Duke Of Cambridge convinced that his adj
vice is essential to the country's existence
that he will not take his annual winter
trip to the continent.
WILL WED MISS WEST
The young Duke of Westminster is COM
ing home from South Africa. He will
marry Miss West, youngest daughter of
William CORVALLIS West. The duke will
return to South Africa almost immediate
ly after his marriage as an officer of the
Imperial Yeomanry. The future duchess
| Is sister of Lieutenant CORVALLIS West,
whose name has so often been connected
with Lady Randolph Churchilrs. The
greater part of the late dukes racing and
breeding stud will be sold at auction March
s. Orme and Ben dor will not be sold,
but Flying Fox will only be saved from
the hammer by a stiff reserve price, which,
according to general opinion, must be very
high indeed to prevent him changing
hands. Mr. Whitney and Sir j. Blundell
Maple are both reported to be candidates
| for the possession of this famous horse
and fast and furious bidding is anticipated.
The death of Lady Alice Montagu, sister
Of the Duke of Manchester, resulted in
many more families going into mourning
The loss of Ladies Salisbury and Ridley
and the illness of Lady Lansdowne bids
| fair to make the forthcoming session of
Parliament one of the dullest in history
| from a social point of view.
The War Office Is coming in for consid-
| cradle criticism for refusing to accept