New-York tribune., 1901-08-25
lie? In either case the remedy is entirely at Mr..
Vreeland's command, and since he is open TO
suggestions we suggest that he apply IT.
THE BENEFAcTIoNs OF 4 KING.

The BEhEFACIIONS Of Il hINu
The proud and loyal New York subjects of the
Lord of Vantage will certainly rejoice at the
news which our London correspondent gives
them that the dwellers on the other estates OF
their noble ruler across the sea find him a good
master and kindly benefactor. 1t must do their
hearts good 10 find that their dear lord is ap-
preciated abroad, and that others share the
benefits of that generosity and benevolence for
which he is so justly known on this side Of the
Atlantic. Surely character will tell, and in spite
of King Richards modest depreciation of fame
altruist in his avowal that he works for
his pocket all the time it is evident that
he could not at Vantage be less the unselfish
public benefactor that he is at home.
The cable reports that he is praised all
sides for his public services to Letcombe. and
New-Yorkers can well believe it. having en-
joyed at his hands some of the same favors he
gives to others. He is improving the VIII
lage by widening and Strengthening the roads
He has done a little Of that here. and If some
of the inhabitants of this town whom he has
honored with his friendship were to speak they
might tell how they had been greatly enriched
by the process being enabled by his generosity
to go ahead of him and get options on land to
be paid for at a handsome advance from the
royal treasury. He has also been placing seats
for the English villagers in his meadows under
the trees, a form of benefaction which he did
not fail to extend simultaneously to New-Gork
though, sad to relate the recent attempt to
place chairs for the public in his parks and
pleasure grounds here did not seem to be prop
erly appreciated by his American subjects, who
somewhat more "chesty" than the English peas
ants got it into their heads that enjoyment of
his parks was a right rather than privilege
and raised an insoent fuss over the regulations
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upon visitors to his estates. He has also al
lowed the boys of Letcombe to battle in his
lake at certain hours. just as he lets them battle
here off his docks and in his street fountains.
1t is likewise reported that he IS spending
money freely and that of course makes him
popular There may be some on this side of
the water who may be inclined to take offence
at this and assume the position of the Irish who
complain Of absentee landlords who spend
abroad the revenues Of their Irish estates. They
NAV say that King Richard draws his money
from this city, and ought not so freely to shower
its benefits elsewhere. But that Is narrow
view 1t cannot be said that he fails to spend
money here. He is spending some S'N.OoUo
n wear of his revenues here. and there are thou
sands of men on his pension roll who do not do
a stroke OF work except now and then show, as
in duty bound their loyalty and gratitude by
shouting and voting for him. They can be seen
in the City Hall and courthouse corridors and
at the racetracks daily. Generous ruler that he
is. he screws their pensions up peg every
chance he gets. and II is mighty mean man
who would object TO his spending little OF his
money 10 make those about him at Vantage
happy when he makes all his friends here as
happy as he does. Our people should rather be
proud to have him show his noble nature
abroad, and rejoice to fit him out suitably 10
maintain wherever he goes that state becoming
10 his kingly station and 10 the ruler of this rich
city. Certainly they would not wish in the per
son OF their sovereign 10 appear mean before
the kings and peoples OF other lands. 1t is their
Richard who is spending freely at Vantage.
and his glory is reflected on them. May there
be no lack Of Glennons and Bisserts 10 furnish
all needed supplies.