Lord Revelstoke The death of Lord Revelstoke, which occured suddenly
in Paris and was, it may be believed, partly due to the strain of his unsparing work as one of the delegation of experts, takes from the City a man of fine character and very wise counsel. It was he who worked out in Paris the framework of the proposed International Central Bank. When, as a young man, he joined the other mem- bers of his family in the famous firm of Baring Brothers, he soon learned that the firm was in difficulties. The Bank of England and other firms came generously to the rescue, and it was during the next few very trying years that Mr. John Baring proved his great ability. The firm recovered more than its former strength and position. Lord Revelstoke had a quick mind, which penetrated to the heart of any problem, but he was never rash ; he would give no opinion at all until he knew all the facts. In the last twenty years there was probably no financial crisis at home or abroad about which he was not consulted. Outside the world of finance, and apart from his friends and relations, this quiet, accom- plished man was hardly known.
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