Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-20


10 the National Board OF Appeals.
On the 24th ult., a convention of the
Western and Southern TrOtting AssOcia-
tious was held at indianapolis, and the fol-
lowing declarations and resolution adopted:
l. That the Interpretation which has
been given 70 rules and has failed TO
effect The object for which they were Great
ed, and we ask the Board Of Appeals TO so
interpFe. these rules that suspensions viii
not accumulate; and We further recon-
mend that the said rules be amended a: the
next Congress.
2. To amend the rules so as TO provide a
Board OF Appeals for the West and South,
with jurisdiction aud boundaries clearly
defined, with its own Chairman, Secretary,
and Treasurer, to be composed Of such
persons as the West and South may desig-
nate.
3. To confer upon such Board Of Ap-
peals power to hear and determine all cases
coming before it, within its jurisdiction,
involving amounts not exceeding $4,000,
subject 10 the rules and regulations Of the
National Association which are now or
may hereafter be in force; the said Western
and Southern associations to have their
full representation in the General Turf
Congress.
+. To reduce the annual duestO such a
sum as viii insure 10 the National AsSOs
citation tie cooperation of the weaker assO-
Citations by encouraging them to become
associates, and thus deprive those who have
been suspended or expelled from these out
side places Of resort.
.. To so graduate the annual dues that
a large sum Of money shall never accumu-
late in the treasury. and that if at any time
the dues paid have been found at the close
Of the year to be greater than the needs Of
the society, that it shall be refunded pro
rata TO the associations that have contrib
uted the same.
Resolved, that a committee Of one from
each State herein represented be appointed
to confer with the Board of Appeals, and
devise, in connection with said Board, such
action not inconsistent with the existing
rules and regulations IS will best sUbserVe
the interests # the West and South, and
obviaie the difficulties complained of.
The following gentlemen were named
as the Committee called for in the resOlu-
ton: d. J. Robinson, Secretary, Jackson,
Michigan; Silas Tam, FOIt Wayne, Ind;
J \. Scarlet, Newport, KY; j. y. Viii
liams, Jr., Nashville, Tenn; W. Il. LOOMS,
Chicago, H.; o. 5. Mcneil, Davenport, Ia,
C H. Moore, Columbus, o.
Messrs. Robinson, Mcneil, LOOMS, and
Tam, Of this committee, assembled at the
Palmer House, Chicago, last Wednesday,
and organized by electing Mr.. Mcneil
Chairman.
Telegrans were received and read from
the absent members Of the committee, an
nouncing their inability 20 attend the con-
ference on account Of q pressure Of busi-
ness, and the fact that they will be re-
quired to attend I'm Chicago on the 25th
inst. Mr.. Robinson anuSunced that he
had called the meeting simultaneously
with that Of the National Board Of Ap-
peals, which was then in session a. the
Everett House. New York city, for the pur-
pose Of having Ull communication by tele-
graph regarding the matters contained IN
the above declarations. The prime object
of the meeting was 10 have Board OF
Referees appointed for the settlement OF all
turf disputes in the West and South, and
thus save the expense and delay entalled by
sending to the Board Of Appeals. Hereto
fore disputes have arisen between owners
and associations regarding the inteIpreta-
ton OfzEules, and numerous suspensions
have al cumulated under rules , and ,, and
in these cases great difficulty has attended
their reference to the National Board.
The committee agreed to send the fol-
lowing communication TO the Board OF
appeals, and it was telegraphed at once:
CmCAGO March Ito Thomas ].
Vail, Everett House, New York: The COM /
mittee appointed by the indianapolis Con
vention, now in session at the Palmer
House, Chicago, respectfully refer the
Board Of Appeals to the several declara-
tions and resolutions adopted by the said
convention, as published in Hikes Spirit, /
Of March @, and make the following sug-
gestIOns:
I. To state in what manner, if any, you
can interpret the said rules referred to IN
said declaration:
First-So as to meet the sentiment Of
said convention.
Second - That the Board Of Appeals ap- |
point a Board Of Referees for the West and |
South, to consist Of such number, not eX- |
caeding one from each State, and of such |
persons, as may be designated by the con- |
vention to be held az Chicago on the 18th |
inst, whose jurisdiction shall not extend |
east Of the east line OF Ohio, and not in |
Guiding the Province OF Canada.
Thiri-That said Referees shall have |
power TO near All CIV lutllGc IA cas- ttLL1lAl5
in their jurisdiction, and that their decision /
shall 60 to the President OF the National As
ISOLATION for PRONUNCIATION, as temporarily /
binding on all parties until the meeting Of
the Board Of Appeals.
Fourth-That said Referees shall make all
rules governing themselves as to ql,orums
and times and places Of meetings; shall
appoint their Chairman, Secretary and
Treasurer, and the expenses Of said
Referees shall be borne by the National
Association.
FifJh-Tbat such action be taken at the
present session Of the Board Of Appeals in
reference to Declarations and > as will
remedy the matters therein complained Of
The Board Of Appeals in the answer
stated that if the indianapolis convention
would point out any rule whereby such
commissioners could be appointed, the
Board would do so. The Board thinks that
commissioners composed Of Western and
Southern men to take testimony will fully /
answer the purpose Of referees. There are
four members now In the Board, and more
can be added at the next Congress. The
telegram also asked whether the West and |