“MYSTERY MAN.”

Shannon News, 28 September 1926, Page 4

“MYSTERY MAN.”

NOT A MYSTERY. DIVING LIKE A PRINCE. Captain A. Lowenstein, described Ik the cable news as “the mystery man ox Biarritz,” is not a mystery at all, according to a well-placed Sydney business man. Prior to the war, it is stated, there was a Captain A. Lowenstein in the Belgian Army, who had the reputation of being one ol' the most skilled horsemen .in Europe. He ilgured prominently and' successfully in the world's renowned horse shows, where the prizes for horsemanship were eagerly sought, and where the competitors included the best-known horsemen of Europe and England, During the war this Captain Lowenstein gave distinguished service, and was associated with one of the big commissions dealing with the ques.ion of army supplies. He was well known in the financial life of Europe, 1 one of the reasons' being that h e had an important interest in a privately owned bank which was established in Belgium in support of trade and commerce. . • '■

Big vision wad considered to be the secret. of his success. Jlis temperaluiict ealied for restless activity, and he was an operator on a large scale, giving every promise of achieving a world-wide reputation for audacious and successful , dealing. If a loss seemed likely, 'Captain Lowenstein cut it without a moment’s hesitation. He then proceeded to recoup himself, and generally more than recouped himself, by masterful ojierations in other directions, almost in the time that it would have taken another man to realise his loss-

An excellent linguist, a man of great personality and charm, and with valuable international connections, lie gained unique opportunities of accumulating wealth, particularly" by fluctuations on the American and Continental Exchanges. It is quite understandable', therefore, in the opinion of the authority 1 mentioned, that Captain Loweclein is reported to lie living at Biarritz, ‘‘with a large retinue, including the pilots of, four aeroplones, drivers of innumerable ears, many typists, clerks, and officials.”