The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17

| Especial Cable Dispatch to The TImesl
BY Paul Lambeth.
LONDON, Aug. 16.-News comes. almost
direct from Buckingham Palace to the
effect that King Edward has resolved to
so conduct himself henceforth that It will
| not be necessary for him to undergo an
other operation.
There is no doubt in medical circles
| that the King has appendicitis, This be-
ing true, His Majesty Is under the per-
| petual menace to which ordinary mortals
| suffering from this disease are subject
ed Ordinary mortals frequently SO reg
ulate their diet and their physical exer-
tons that the disease is held In allegiance
and they live to a ripe old age without
being operated on, and it Is asserted that
| the King, deeply impressed by the or
| deal through which he has Just gone. in
| tends to follow their example.
The doctors admit that the Kings COM
plete and speedy recovery from his re-
cent severe attack, by the draining Of the
abcess without the removal Of the appen-
dix. indicates that any necessity for an
other and more thorough operation will
| be his own fault. He is now In fine con-
dition, which he owes mainly to safe
diet and to bodily repose. He has re-
ceived very thorough "object lesson
| and the only question Isl will no con-
| tinue to heed it?
| Edward has plenty of courage. He is
not daunted by the sight of the sur
gems knife: but he Is sobered and ex-
ceedingly grateful for having been per-
| u.;tted to round out the ceremonial OF his
| kirghood, and ambitious to reign long and
worthily. He realizes that he might not
survive Il second operation. and there
| fore-so declares the authority I am quot
ing-he Intends to lead a life Of modcra-
| ton hereafter.
| The departure OF coronation guests from
America has not perceptibly lessened acr
| tiyity among members of the new Anglo
| American Association. known as THE
| Pilgrims The organization is now on q
| firm footing. with Earl Is as hon
orary president, and with Chauncey De-
| pew among the vice-presdents.
Harry E. v. Britain, the secretary
| within the last ten days has received
| many applications for membership. for
which the annual subscription Is So
| Originally 1t was intended that headquar.
| ters should be established only In London
ard New York: but already Paris Berlin,
Washington and Chicago have put In
strong claims to be added to the list.
The qualification for membership Is pub
, lie service anywhere in the English
speaking world There will be no club
houses, but rooms Will be engaged at tho
l
venience of members. The dinner feature
will be prominent. a convenient pretext
/ being visit at any Of the headuuarter
cities OF prominent members. who will be-
the guests OF honor.
| It is regarded as significant that Eng
iishmen appear to be even more enthu-
| siasttc in promoting the interests of
| The Pilgrims" than are descendants OF
| the Pilgrim Fathers themselves.
| 80
| Lord Kitchener's persistent bachelor
hood is causing all bachelors in English
| society to be rather unmercifully Quizzed
| by members Of the fair SEX since
the great warriors return. Mr. Bal
| four, the new Prime Minister, and Lord
| Miner are included In the general cri-
ticism OF women directed at great men.
and all others who are ungallant as
| t., remain single after middle age
The women complain that there are
| not husbands enough to go around any
| how. They declare openly that a hus-
| band is foremost among '.women's
rights and that it is time something
should be done to make men realize the
| fact.
\ few evenings ago. when Lord Kitch-
ener was being entertained at great
| London house. an audacious maiden,
| said to be an American. is reported to
have put the case to the soldier point
edly with such mischieyous delight that
| the hero Of Omdurman appealed to his
hostess for protection.
! Although Cecil Rhodes is dead. Eng
! land still does not lack Napoleon.
| The person suggested aY worthy OF that
| title is not Kitchener. but Sir Henry
| tombstone. the scientist and famous
African explorer. 1t is not because Sir
| Harry discovered the Okapi. thai
! strange Of
T, because of his thorough Investigations
| into the history of interior African
tribes, ouch as the Pygmies. that he 81
credited with Napoleonic qualities.
All of these achievements have been
| Incidental to efforts to extend and CON
soiidate the empire. In which the fiery
zeal OF the explorer has resembled that
of famous religious propogand;sts.
! Among his chief admirers Is Mr.. Stead.
| who first acquainted the general pub
| lie with Sir Harry's qualities as an
| empire builder.
a grizzled general. home from India
LOT tne coronatioon ceremony. is the
hero Of the following. which Is, told
with much delight In The army ana
navy clubs. The interIocutor Is the
generals little daughter.
PAPA. where were you born?''
In Simla. my dear
Where was mamma born?''
In London. my dear
and where was born. papa?.
You were born in Cairo. Egypt. m,
dear
Whereupon the child pondered deeply 10,
several minutes and then remarked:
Well. papa. isn't it funny how We three
people managed to get together?..
There Is prospect that Lord Franc,.
Hope. heir to the Dukedom OF Newcastle.
widely known in america as the erstwhila
ushs.nd OF May Yohe. will be allowed 10
settle with his numerous creditors nm 4