The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-22
photographic NRWS
r r O M
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
Probable Changes in the Relations Be-
tween England and Canada.
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THE INTER. UNIVERSITY B0al RACE
Thomas Hughes Appointed
Thomas Hughes Appointed
Referee.
The Allies Preparing to Attack
Lopez's Works.
Release Of an American Prisoner
in Cuba.
ENGLAND.

ENGIA ANU.
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The International Yacht Raco Assfn Loom.
Ing Up-Accidenr to tho Dnuuiloss In the
Late Racs-Ths Londsn Press ON the Inter-
University Boat Race.
LONDON, August q, 1862
The Ao,ntng Post has an editorial to-day on the
coming international yacht race 1t says:-"In q
light wind and on smooth water there are seve.
raj English yachts that may be relied upon to
beat Mr.. Benefits American yacht Dauntess at
every point Tho result OF the recent race to Cher.
oourg and return as q test was marred by an acct.
dent to the sails Of the Dauntless. The impression
among yachtmen Ii that she does not "stsnd
to her canvas" and cannot compete success.
fully in heavy any more than she can
In light weather; but in going ree she
probably would sail as fast or even faster
than our deep vessels. yacht race around the
Azore Islands offers farer chance TO test the quail.
ties OF oil vessels. II the Americans will not sail
around the Isle Of Wight, or Ireland. or on short
home course rather than forego the trial LEI us race
around the Azores"
A the time for the international boat race between
sbe Harvard College and the oxford University
crews draws nigh the excitement In sporting circles
increases. Much Of the space In the newspapers ia
given up to this subject The foow wing extracts are
made fron to.day's Journals
III 90 from the Land and Water.l
The balance seems TO favor the Oxford crew. II
the Americans win we will not only learn their new
style Of rowing, but how to maintain It, I the Har
wards win after six weeks Of exercise without dong
their best 1t Will be an aquatic revolution.
from the Saturday keview.l
We do not attach any importance to the time
made In training. II the Harvard crew win the race
we will acknowledge that onr notions about our
style OF rowing are antiquated absurdities.
from the 6pectatos.l
The opinion IN respect to the crews and In regard
70 the chances Of victory nearly even The pub
lilo are inqulrlng II the Americans ever put out
their whole strength. The course Is hard one. but
tue race Is likely to be close. II the weather IL bad
the result win probably DO 10 favor of Oxford; If
good the Harvards will win. A nice, slow English
drizze Is the thing to take the heart out OF the
Americans. Regulations have been issueo to keep
the course clear for two hours before and until the
rsce u ended.
Probable Governmental Changes in Canada
Preliminery Examination OF Harwood and
Hatcher.
LONDON. August Il, 1869.
The Morning Standard to-day has an editorial on
Canada matters. The writer SAYS
There probabilities Of change in the relations
between Canada and Great Britain, which would be
tants Of the Dominion. IL they were consulted. II
there Is any dissatisfaction with the existing state
Of Affairs. 10 only BY feelings that We can safely
make Ineligible to those south of she frontier.
All that can be done under the present govern
ment u to repudiate the notion that withdrawal Of
the troops implies desire to shufc out Of respon-
abilities cast Great Britain by the presence of
nag in colonial territory, which means military
administration. England is now in the hands
Of those who fail to appreciate the Canadian quss.
ton.
Messrs Harwood and Hatcher, who were arrested
at New YORK and taken to England for trial on
charge Of forgery, were brought up at Mansion
House to-day for preliminary examination. At the
close Mr.. Hatcher was discharged and Mr.. Hsrwood
renianded for trial.
Mr.. Gladstone Well-Practice Of the Harvard
and Oxford Crews-A Referee Apo iated -
Kelly, Champion Of the Thames.
LONDON. August 2l-Evening.
Mr.. Gladstone hos entirely recovered his health.
The oxford crew were out for practice again TO-
day. They made Q good pace with thirty-eight to
thirty.nine strokes per minute, well pulled. The
Harvard crew were also out win the Jewett boat
The coxswains seat has been lowered. which In
creased the steadiness They got away briskly
ct nearly forty strokes per minute Their rowing Is
regarded as very Satisfactory Good judges think
that the Harvards likely TO take the lead In the
race. At the special request Of the Harvard crew
Thomas Hughes ex-member OF Parliament for OK
ford, has been appointed referee. MIR. Simmons. OF
the Harvard crew. is slightly ndisposed to-day. The
betting 10 now seven 10 four on oxford.
At the scull race TO- day Kelly beat Sader for the
championship Of the Thames.