Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-06

America by heirs who believe that
they have enormous estates in chan
Gerry in England, that it has become
necessary to adopt printed form
for the replies to these communica-
lions.
The only thing the embassy is per-
mitted TO do in the matter is to sug-
gest competent legal adviser to in
vestigate the case. 1t cannot itself
conduct Investigations. 1t does, how
ever, tell inquirers that there are no
large unclaimed estates in Great Brit
ain. The vast sums constantly spoken
of as dormant in chancery Or awaiting
claimants in the Bank of England are
purely imaginary and, according to
the embassy, are too often the inven-
ton of swindlers who obtain money
for the prosecution of fictitious
claims to these fictitious fortunes.
The funds in chancery open to claim
are few, and average less than $500
each, two only approaching $4,000.
Most of them would consume their
own value in the cost of recovery.
The fullest proof OF Senealogy is de-
mGnded and the lack of data in the
United States for this purpose make
the process very expensive. Further
more, as the passage OF 20 years and
sometimes less bars recovery under
the English statutes of limitations, the
chance of picking up an estate in chan
Gerry is exceedingly small.
Brussels, May 6.-Two men have
, come to the forefront of public atten-
ton as d result of the recent political
strike in Belgium, each adding to his
popularity and his record as sue
cessful socialist leader They are
men of widely divergent Characters
tics, Emile Vandervelde, the gifted and
brilliant Intellectual and Eduard An
seele, the youthful enthusiast, and
eScL in his particular field contributed
materially to the measurable progress
made in the past month toward man
hood suffrage in Belgium.
Vandervelde. who has led the So
cia lists Of this country since the death
of Jean Volders, is approaching lis
5Oth birthday. In his youth he stud
| iei law, but his interest in social ques-
| tons prevented his practicing. He is
! possessed of high literary gifts, wide
| knowledge, and is an able statesman.
| Of markedly pale complexion, slightly
| equiline nose, and penetrating eyes,
| Vandervelde's face once seen is rarely
/ forgotten He was elected to the
chamber of deputies in 1894, and rapid
: IL nv n
quence and intellectual superiority. AS
a speaker he is remarkable for his dis
tinct utterance the preciseness and
clearness of mis- thought and the logic
of his reasoning He is magnificent
debater, never losing his temper and
keeping his head in the most difficult
situations.
Vanderveldes reasons for belonging
to the socialist party are rather those
of the head than the heart. His con-
victions are purely intellectual He is,
and always has been, a determined
opponent of the recent general strike,
which he believes will only delay the
triumph of the cause of socialism. But
the majority of the party having pro-
noUnced in favor of the strike, Van
dervelde bowed to the decision and
cooperated in the common work to
the best of his ability.
The other socialist leader, Eduard
Anseele, founder of the 'Vooruit" Of
Client, presents striking contrast
in every way to Vandervelde. OF open
an, engaging countenance, possessed
of a warm and vibrant voice, Anseele
charms all who come in contact with
him He is an excellent speaker, using
wealth of imagery to convey his
meaning. which he further enforces
with vigorous gestures. Possessing
no personal means, he lives on his
deputy's salary of $500 year and an
> income Of s416, which he gets as q
: director of the 'Fooruit." He con
F. tributes nearly half this small reve
nue. to the socialist cause.
Unlike Vandervelde, Anseele is q
working man and the son of a work
ing man. He has known he world'S
5 rough hand. His father was a shoe
. maker. but wanting earnestly to give
his son some education, ne laborec