The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-08-27
NEW YORK, August 20.

H9hSSN aAN "R9 uSAIRAhCA W SR1VANV =
marked improvement In their style and
pace. Both crews made to-day the
last row over the whole course which
they will take before the race. A dif-
ference Of thirteen seconds is reported
In favor Of the oxfords, but It 10 not
Trustworthy, they having taken back
start 10 order 10 get up good head
way.
Both crews exhibit great power. The
style Of the Oxford 10 unquestlonably
the better OF the two. Their crew Is
heavier and theIr pace extraordinary.
The Harvard however is In superb b
condition and perfectly confident. The
rowing Of the Americans Is far from
fAultless, but their boat goes along we'll
and their prospects are decidedly pro.
missing. 1t 10 not at all unlikely that
the race will be very close one. The
Harvard man have determined to use
the new boat built for them by Elliot,
which carries them better and makes
greater speed than any other they have
tried. No trouble OF any kind is fear
ed, but every precaution has been taken
against foul play, and strong guard IL
kept constantly over the boats.
The Harvard crew have spent the last
two nights at the SLurglss House. They
wish me 10 contradict the English
statement that they had adopted the
English style. All the crew say they
pull the same stroke Ss last year, but
for all that they show an Immense
change for the better. There seems to
have been a little trouble about the
referee, and Oxford wanted to change,
but Harvard, l am glad TO say, very
properly sticks 10 Thomas Hughes. In
consequence OF this Mr.. Chltty refuses
TO act rs umpire, not willing TO serve
under Hughes, and the probability Is
that there will be no umpire at all,
but Hughes will be selected as sole
referee. This Is the best arrangement
by all odds that could be made.
Everything has been done to secure
u clear course and a fair race, and
apprehend no interference by outsiders
and no obstruction OF the river by
Steamboats, and barges as has often
been the case heretofore. Neither crew
has done much work to-day and to-
morrow they will do none at ALL"
The headquarters Of the Harvard
men have been crowded with visitors
among whom were Charles RsAde,
Minister Motley, Benjamin Moran,
Secretary Of American Legation, L. Il.
Dudley, United States Consul at Liver.
pool, and others, all oH whom will re-
main for the race.
Tho BFeadatuffS Market.
LONDON, August 90.
Fine weather having q depressing
tendency on the breadstnffs markets
throughout the country, sellers are
above the Views OF buyers.
The Posts Comments ON the Coming
Race-HarVard TO have FAIr Play.
4 Close und Splendid Contest
Expected.
LONDON, August 20.
The Post In Its comments on the com.
Ing boat race, expects the Oxford crew
to win, but consider their failure to do
so no disgrace. The Harvards will
have the fairest OF fair play; and where
physique and endurance are so equally
matched the best style must win. The
excitement In regard 10 the race contin.
ues to grow, and the merits OF the
crews form the general topic Of CONVEX
sation. The arrangements to preserve
order and keep the course clear are re-
garded with great satisfaction. The
general feeling among the sporting re-
porters, iB that the race will be most
spirited and well conducted. There 10
still little betting at odds OF Two TO
one on the 0xfords.
Tho Times Suggesting CanadIAn In.
dependence.
The Times referring to The condition
OF the British colonies, says Canada 10,
In all respects, independent, and Is
fitted 10 become 30. She has the instI.
tutlon OF great power, and 1t ls O fair
subject OF INQUIRY whether abe might
not assume her appropriate position.
The tea ship Agamemnon, from
Hankow June 9th, has arrived with the
hrst cargo OF the season, ...
A submarine telegraph from RaRoon
via Singapore, Java and China 10 pro :
jected.
The weather throughout England IL
fair and favorable for the crops.
The Star Discusses the Chinese Rtjcc.
tiOn Orthe American Treaty.
The Star In an article on the rejec,
tlOu OI lub AmeElCAu treaty DY the
Chinese, shows that the treaty secured
substaniial advantages for the Chinese,
while Americans dtscluimsd any inter-
ference with their Internal administTa.
ton. II cannot be supposed that the
Pskin government Ia dissatisfied With
the Convention, but that q weak gov.
ernment should yield 10 the pressure OF
Minister Burlingame's enemies, who
represent 10 1t that the Convention Ia al
varlence With traditions, and 1t Is NOT
surprising that 1t now remains 10 be
seen whether Mr.. Burllngame or Mr..
Brown reflects the mind and purpose
ot President Grant.
The Standard thinks the Chinese In
refusing TO indorse the agreement show
that they are not animated by the
principles which Mr.. BurlinSame
declares they possess, and hopesIt will
lead him to abandon functions which
secure neither honor. for himself nor
benefit for the world at large.
FRAECE