New-York tribune., 1909-03-14

While Cromwell was Lord Protector of England
he a fleet and army to capture as many
as possible of the West IPdian Islands. The ad-
miral of the feet of the most distinguished
officers I'm the British navy The Parliamentary
party owed much to him. and he owed much to H.
but that did prevent him soon as he was al
a safe distance the English coast from send
ing word to the exlled king. Charles H. that the
fleet and army were a his service. The King didn't
quite know what he could do with a deet and army
at that time, the admiral perhaps khe" oeioie
hand, he refused them both, but he never 1orso'
the offer Of assistance, and neither did his brother'
the Duke OF York, afterward James Il 1t was
from this of treachery that the State Of Penn
sylvania was born for the admiral was SIR NllIlah
Penn, father Of the great Quaker, ana II was ule
royal favor that made his fortune and won lot
the prosecuted Qua6ers a refuge in the WOODS oL
PENNSYLVANIA
This last, however, was very far from the in
tenton or the desires of Admiral Penn From
what We have beer able TO learn Of him his mann
purpose in life to advance his own fortunes
and those OF his family. He began with no fortune
at ali and spent his life striving for wealth ana
social position being very particular about the
means, and it IS wonder that he was lrrltateu
when he found that his son. Of whom he had seen
little until he was grown up. did not care for any
of them. It was to be endured, the adin'rdl
thought. so he tried in every way to make William
give UP his questionable religion. He tried en-
treaties and he tried blows. and when these falled
he turned his cut of doors But his mother IN
ferCede6
Then the admiral sent him abroad with some gay
people and when he returned he tried 10 get MN
interested in worldly affairs This last plan came
nearly being successful. THE glory Of the world
overlook me and l was ready TO give myself
unto il" Penn afterward wrote. But just at this
point he happened TO hear old Quaker friend
nreach and that ended forever all the adrnraIs
hopes.
Convinced at last that the case was quite hope
less the poor admiral begged one favor. It was
one Of the annoying peculiarttes Of the QuakerS
that thev always insisted on wearing their hats
in the presence OF important people, and the ad-
nlfral asked his son if he would not at least un-
cover in the presence of the King, the Duke OF
York and himself. 1t is hard to understand why
Penn thought It made much difference Whether
his hat was on or off. but after taking time TO
consider he told father that he could not grant
his request The admiral, in rage, turned nm
out of doors again. and. though he relehted aI'eE
a while and let him come back, he treated him as
a stranger. After this Penn was free to get him
self arrested for attending Quaker meetings as
often as he liked
Yet the admiral loved his SON. and was very
unhappy about the dangers 10 which he exposed
himself They were quite reconced before he died,
and on his deathbed the admiral implored the Duke
Of York to watch over the foolish young man and
intercede with his brother the King. for him wren
he got into trouble with the authorities The royal
brothers owed much 10 the admiral for he had
lent them a great deal OF money, in addition 10
his other services, and they both promised their
nrotection 10 his son: and. what more. they
kent their promises. Penn not only protected
himself but through the influence OF his royal
friends he was able TO deliver hundreds Of Quakcrs
from prison and provide refuge for them in
Pennsylvania.
This colony IN the American wilderness was :n-