New-York tribune., 1902-08-25
THE SHAH GOES HOME.
POLITICAL RESULTS OF HIS BRIEF
VISIT TO ENGLAND.

MOVEMENTS OF THE KING AND QUEEN
TIE FACTS ABOUT LORE PAUNcE-
FoTE,s ESTATE.
.specis, to The Nez-York Tribune b, French Casle)
copyright 1902: ~ Tribune Association)
London. Aug. - 1 a. m.-The Shah Will leave
London for the Continent this morning. He has
taken his pleasure very seriously and very in
dusIriously during his short stay here, and has
had more than one opportunity of observing
hov much the sight of royalty appeals to a
London crowd 1t is too soon yet to estimate
fhe political consequences of his visit Possibly
the Shah has far more confidence in the disin-
terestedness Of Great Britain than in that of
Russia. At fl1e time. Russias diplomacy
has as rule been the more effective of the two.
The Cars ministers know exactly what they
and pursue a traditional policy with
varying steadfastness and energy. but Englands
chance of improving her intercourse and inf7u-
erce with Persia never more favora bic
than Il is to-day. and Lord Lansdowne will
5oubtless endeavor secure better terms for
British commerce in the Shah's dorninions. At
present Russia heads the list of exports and
imports with a6 per cent Of the total values.
while England comes bad second with only
y Ter cent.
The King and Queen slowly sailing north
IN the royal yacht. and are expected 70 land at
Aberdeen at the end of the week From there
they will proceed by special train to Ballater
for Balmoral The duration Of their stay in
Scotland is yet Undecided. Much viii depend
the nature Of the weather. In all probability
they viii go for another yachting trip next
month. sailing from Aberdeen TO Copenhagen, to
pay visit TO the King of Denmark and to meet
the Emperor of Russia.
The family of the late Lord Paunoefote have
been made the victims of two contradictory
stories about the pecuniary condition in which
they were left neither Of which can be very
agreeable. The first seems have originated
in America II declared them '-penniless," which
would be disagreeable fact in itself, and which
would constitute besides a disagreeable refec-
ton upon the prudence of the Iamented Am
hasa dor. The next sprung from the English
publications about the will, which gave the gross
amount Of the property without making any
allowance fer the death duties and other shrink
age. Thus the family OF the Ambassador found
themselves held UP in the public press one day
absolute objects of charity and the next as
being in possession of fortune double as great
they really have. The fact is that the late
Ambassador out Of the savings of laborious
life had secured substantial London home for
his family In Chesham Place. If this can be
disposed Of to advantage, 1t should secure them
income Of about f1.5o0 per annum, say
something between s., 900 and $1,000 for the
support of Lady Pauncefote and her daughters
II is not penury. but il is certainly straitened
position for the widow OF England's foremost
Ambassador and her daughters. Most people
will think If does not relieve the British Govern
ruent from the DUTY Of providing the proposed
pension of f500 Few Of the pensions they now
pay have been deserved. would seem
moderate
II Is stated by prominent men in Liverpool
shipping circles that negotiations between the
British Government and the Cunard Company
viii result in agreement that will insure a
prosperous future for the line An understand
ing is reported re have been arrived at by which
the company, in addition to mail subsidy. will
have adequate financial assistance and will he
purely British concern.
The Leyland Line is making ARA ngen2ents for
snnsidera BILE DEVELOPMENT Of its passenger traf-
fc. The change is not unconnected with the
scheme Of the Morgan trust for making return
passenger tickets avaia ble by any Of the vessels
Of the different lines.
An important development in regard to wire
less telegraphy is believed to be imminent at
Penzance. The Italian warship Carlo Alberto,
which number OF experiments have recently
been carried out. arrived off Penzance on Satur-
day and took up position seven miles north Of
Marconi's station at PoIdhu- There have been
conmunications between ship and station. and
yesterday the warship sailed away. The nature
of the experiments which are in progress is not
known
The attitude Of the Boer generals on the Con-
tinent is regarded here absolutely correct
Il has been found impossible to inveigle them
into schemes Of discomfort and mischief. and
General Botha's reported statement that ii is
fne duty Of the burghers wishing TO live in
South Africa TO respect and observe the laws
of the British Empire and render themselves
faithful subjects Of King Edward. enhances the
respect that Englishmen have hitherto felt for
him. Any other policy would. as Botha de-
cIares. probably he fatal to the Boer people.
Irreconcables like Leyds and Reitz are evil
IDENTIFY disappointed the turn which events
taking. but their influence is waning
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