Friday's papers contained the announcement of a remark- able gift
to the United Kingdom from Mr. Carnegie. Under the provisions of the new Carnegie Hero Fund Trust it is proposed to do for the British Islands what he has already done for America,—to establish a permanent fund bearing an income of £12,500 a year "to place those following peaceful vocations who have been injured in heroic efforts to save human life in somewhat better positions pecuniarily than before, until again able to work." Men and women alike throughout " the British Islands and the waters thereof " are eligible for the benefits of the fund, and special reference is made to doctors, nurses, policemen, railroad employees, and firemen. Grants will be made for acts of bravery, and widows and children are to be the first care of the trustees. Mr. Carnegie is careful to state that nothing could be further from his intention than to deaden or interfere with municipal or other public provision of pensions and rewards for heroism. These and other safeguards against the possible dangers of administration greatly enhance the value of Mr. Carnegie's benefaction, which will be managed by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trustees, and has received the approval of the King.
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