New-York tribune., 1875-07-13
RIFL LEMEN IN GREAT BRITAIN.
THE PROPOSITIONS FOR A MATCH AT VIM
BLEDON.

THE AMERICANS DETERMINED Noi lo EN"""r ~
ANOTHER TEAM MAIcII-INDlvlDUAB DISPOSED
TO TAKE PART IN MATCHES OPEN To ALL COMkks
LONDON, Monday, July II, 1879.
Col Gilderslceve has officially replied to an inquiry
from the London agent of the Associated Press that
the Americans are firmly resolved not to shoot iii
another tcara match on this side of the Atlantic.
He saws the members Of the Team are now
separated and cannot be brought together for any
purlose before next week. Five or six OF them
would probably be glad as individuals to shoot at
Wimbledon on Saturday next if the Lloyds cup is
offered for competition to all comers
Col. Gidcrsleeve says that nearly all the members
of the team will reach London in time to take part
individually i'll seycra matches at Wimbledon on sat
urday.
THE English DESTROYS OF ARRANGING A MATCH
on TIE ORIGINAL TERMs-A NEW PRIZE Or
YERED TO INDIVIDUALS
LONDON, Monday, July 12 1875.
The T,IeorauEs correspondent at Wimbledon says
that after the receipt of Col Gdersleeyes refusal
of the invitation to the Americans to shoot at VIM
bedon on the 18th of July against picked eight,
the counci! of the National Rifle Association held
meeting and informally agreed that match slionld
be arranged if possible, by returning to the terms
Of the first proposal that the Americans should shoot
against three eights.
Mr.. Parsons of the National Rifle Association, in n
letter 10 the agent here of the NewYOrk Associated
Press confirms the statement of The 1eegdphs VIM
bedon correspondent in regard to the willingness OF
the Council to make match between the four
eights and says:
But considering Col Gderslceve's declinaton final at
meeting saturday the Council Resolved that cup OF
the value OF should be given an individual prize
be shot tor 10y the Americans aud on
afternoon Of Saturday next, each man to have
70 shots at 1000 yards There VIII he speciai
meeting of Council Tuesday to confirm TINS leso
tion IhIs match will be VERY interesting exhibiting
the finest long range shooting in the world. We have
team ready to try conclusions with any other nation
and hope another gallant band OF 1anEees % %I COME sm
Paddy. They will have hearty welcoihe "a iair heio'
and no favor.
Major Muretta, n Japanese who is totally Ignorant
of the English language, is the best marksinan at
Wimbledon. He makes astonishing long range
shots.
THE AMERICANS RECEPTION IN IRELAND.
THEIR THANKS EXPRESSED TO MAJOR LEEcH AND TO
THE BELFAST COMMITTEE.
LONDON, Monday, July IL, 1875.
Col. Gildersleeve has written Il letter to Major
Leach rendering, through him, the thanks OF the
American Team to the Lord Mayor, the Reception
Committee and the citizens generally OF Dublin for
their warm reception, and Jealous and courteous
attentions during the recent visit OF the Americans.
similar letter OF thanks ana goDu "lsbeS h'ls
also been sent to the Belfast Reception Committee.
THE AMERICANS IN SCOTLAND.
R,NovEr GIVEN BY TIE AMERICAN CONSUL AT
EDINBURGH.
EDINECRGH, Monday, July H. 1876.
Mr. Robeson the American Consul, gave an in
formal BANQUET to the members of the Team tonight
at the CITY Club. Several residents of Edinburgh
rere nresent and expressed their regret that there
had been 10 opportunity to give the Americans an
official reception as a manifestation of Scotands
kindly feeling toward the United States.
THE HOME RECEPTION TO THE AMERICAN
The following telegram was received in this
city, Yesterday morning, Dy Col Josiah Porter Of The I'D
Regiment y. V:
CoI JOSIAH PORTER, Neu-TCIF:
American Team accepts escort and reception. Many
thanks uiLDLheLEh'E
July IL, 1873.
The officers OF the 32d Regiment, n. g., Of Brooklyn,
propose that instead OF ordering out the entire Second
Division to receive Gen. Dkin, only the officers OF the
division shall parade IA a battalion
A DENIAL OF COMPLETELY IN WHISKY FRAUDS
BY NH FIsHBACK.
CHICAGO, July 12.-Ihe Tribune tomorrow
morning will contain the following from Geo. W. Fish
back of ~. Louis:
As TO the charges which have appeared in the Chicago
Journals last three four days duplicating me In
franz af ntrl DINA