The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-19
INTERNATIONAL ScULlING MATCH.
Kelley objects to Hamills Terms-The
Match Probably OF.

The champion American oarsman, Hamill,
reached New York on Monday, and on reporting
at The Clipper office, astonished to learn that
Kelley objected TO the terms proposed by him for
the forthcoming contest. 1t will be remembered
that Kelley, IN accepting Hamilrs challenge,
agreed to submit to any terms he (Hamill) pro-
posed, provided he would go to England to row.
Hamill especially stipulated in his challenge,
and in all his papers on the subject, that the
race should take place on fair day. or, Id other
words, in smooth water. To this Kelley especially
objects, as will be seen by the following letter
to.Frank Queen from the editor OF the London
SpOrtsnldn:-
'sPoRTsMAN's" OFFICE, LONDON, e c., March &c.
1S66.-Edltor Clipper: Dear SIr;-I beg to acknow.
ledge the receipt of the articles agreement tor the
proposed sculling matches between James HamIll,
OF Pittsburg, and Harry Kelley, of Putney, which
have duly submitted TO Kelley and his hackers.
The latter however, are unanimously of opinion
that, without some very considerable notifications,
the terms as proposed by Hamil cannot possibly be
acceded to. Their objections principally
fined to hls clauses IN the articles which, notwIth-
standing the protracted correspondence on the
subject have completely taken them by
prise. refer to the supulatons that ~ Kelley
shall receive only two weeks notice of the
place and date Of the races" and (2) that in the
event OF the water beng rough on the days
named, either or both races shall be postponed
ntl the first day that smooth course can be
had" With regard to the former of these clauses,
kelley's friends consider, and, think you will
agree with me, not unreasonaby, that the proposed
notice altogether inadequate and that repre-.
ought to have notice of the co 1rse selected
by HamIll at least month before the day ap.
pointed 1or the hrst race-while they absolutely de-
cline to entertain any proposition for the postpone.
ment Of either event after the fixture has been once
settied-whateyer the weather may be on the day.
In addition TO this may state that both Kelley and
hls hackers have expressed some surprise that the
articles contain no mention OF the proposition which
originally emanated from Hamil TO the effect that,
in the event of his defeating Kelley In their final en-
counter he would give him an opportunity to re-
cover his laureIs over the recognized Championship
Course on the Thames
Before, however any satisfactory arran cement
can be arrived at, IL will be necessary, thinX for
both parties have better and more distinct un.
derstandng on the question of the stakes and stake.
holdtrs, 1t is usual in this country preliminary
deposit to be made Pood, in the hands OF q common
stakeholder before signing articles; but you state
tnat you hold one thousand two hundred dollars in
gold on the part OF HamIll it is not otunlikely-though
cannot Youch for the act-that the hackers OF KEEL
ley may De induced to waIve this ceremony, more
especially as we may expect to see the Pittsburg
month.
With regard to the selection of a final stakeholder.
thlnK you VIII agree with me that, as HamilI has
all along tacity acquiesced in Keleys ORIGINAL pro-
posal that the Sportsman should undertake. the
Otice-t is scarcely consistent or courteons in him
to insist different arrangement at The eleventh
hour, more especially as have done thing In
our power to promote the match, ana have hed
keliey's monev for nearly four months. Imav fnr
ther stae-albeit the assertion may seem 10 savor
somewhat OF selIcommendation-tha the Sportsnp1n
Is now generally looked upon as the recognzeI
organ OF aquahcs IN this country, and is almost in
VarlRby selected as final stakeholder in all the prin
cipal matches on the thames On this point j can
unhesltatinPly refer you to your cOuntryman, Mr.
j. q. Heenan, who, if IN New ork will 1 am sure
be happy 20 satisfy you as to our character and
responsibility. t..r
In conclusion, sincerely trust that the arrange.
ments for the match may be speedily adjusted 10
the satisfaction of both sides and on the part of INV
own country men, can assure you that no idle OBJ.
jections will be raised to prevent Hamill gratifinp
nave the honor to be- sir, your obedient servant
ROBERT b. WoRMALD
r. QUEEN Esq. ''"''''''