The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-22
Interesting Interview with the Union
Springs Sculler.
HIS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
Negotiations with Trickett, the
Australian Oarsman.
THE BOATING OUTLOOK OF 1879.


Lachine between Charles E. Courtney. of Union
Springs, n. Y, and Edward Hanlan. OF Toronto Ont
subsidized public attention has been almost entirely
diverted from the American oarsman. To his JOY
his name has not been every tongue. as was the
during the boating season. This winter he has
kept himself secluded. and has in every way endeav-
ored to withdraw himself from the prominence
which he attained through his skill in the use OF
the oar. He has scarcely stepped outside the vii
lage where is located his home. and apparently
has absolved himself completely from scuing
matters His business occupies his time and interest.
and at all hours of the day he is to be found at the
works conducted by himself and brother. He spends
his evenings in the family CIRCLE and maintains that
this has been the happest winter of his life. He
has recently laid out track for pedestrian exercise.
and has already had two walking matches come of
under his management. Courtney has interested
himself in young schoolboy less than seventeen
years DID, who displays remarkable walking abilities,
and evening two ago matched him against
man a dozen years older The lad walked his con-
testant into cramps in three laps and won as he
pleased.
PLANS THE FUTURE
It having been announced that Courtney would in
short time Issue challenge to row any man in tho
world three five miles, for from $4,000 to $4,000
o side HERALD representative called upon him
day two ago to ascertain what truth there was in
the report The oarsman was found at his shop, but
begged that tie correspondent would meet him at
his house the same night. which he did, when tho
following conversation occurred
What your plans for tho future p was asked.
you have asked me question that can't an
swer." Courtney replied with laugh.
1T has been announced remarked tho
spondent, that you will soon challenge any man in
the world to you for from $4,000 to $4,000
Il do not know where that information came
from" said Courtney in animated tone; cit GER
tainly not given by me-.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH rRIcKETT.
"Have you made negotiations for any races this
year?''
"Only with Trickett.''
"'What are those negotiationsT
when Henry Case left Auburn for Australia last
fall gave him instructions about making match"
''what your stipulations9" queried the CORE
spondent.
'None in particular. At that time I thought
should certainly beat Hanlan."
'Have you heard from Trickett?"
II have had letter from s. A. Beardsley. purser Of
tine steamer City of New York. which runs between
San Francisco and Sidney.
''Of what nature the contents?" importuned
the correspondent
HE wrote in reply to letter from me and said
that Trickett would not leave Australia. Trickett
Deardsey positive If would go to Australia that
the government would take hold of the matter"
when did you receive the letter.
"whic ut Montreal. It came to Auburn and was
forwarded"
Have you sent my word to Australia SINGER"
'No; did not reply to Beardsley's letter. In
fact" no added In q thoughtful way. as he remem-
bered the accusations against him after the Lachne
race. II did not feel like saying anything at that
time"
ION what terms would you row TrickettT
"For Just as much money as he wants to. will
row Trickett because I agreed to; but" continued
Courtney thoughtfully, ii do not to row any
more" In meditative manner he said. II do not
think Trickett is as good o man as Hanlan, and il
Hsnlan goes to Australia he will beat Trickett
easily"
''Yes would" slowly replied Courtney.
''should you require guarantee OF expenses?"
''Oh yes!" cried Courtney, arousing himself from
his reverie; II would not ask Trcket to come here
How large should you require if you wero
Il should think $1,000 would be fair. 1 will give
him $1,000 ir he will come here In the event of my
going to Australia all should require would be just
enough to pay my expenses That is all any man
should have.
What do you think the prospects are for race
well. the prospects are not very bright. prefer
up to my agreement. should do So"
.If you row with Trickett. where will the race DO
puledi'
In Australia. don't believe Trickett could ever
be induced leave Australia but this country is the
place for Trickett to make money"
"Do you think Trckett wants any advantages"
mo, / do not. 1 have had two letters from
Trickctt. and everything seems fair. He holds the
Championship, and" said Courtney with smile. ''if
the boys want to take IL away from him. let them 90
after it. If were him I would not go away"
TRIcKETT's FAST TIME
''In your opinion, does Trickett have any fear of
losing the championship
An emphatic mo" the II guess not!
a. fagt hau In In
over here and beat any of us. Why remarked
Courtney, with broad grin. "if he has made the
time he claims he can tow me faster than l ever
went"
"what time does he claim TO have madeY'
II have forgotten. II published a short time
In w '' '''''
what is your best time for three milesY"
1T was 20m AS; you see he would have quite
ieeway me IL he can row three miles in Il min
utes I am not much of believer in this fast time
story" said Courtney with doubling shake of his
head. ''lIc may possibly have made the time but
do not take any stock in the yarn. st there is no
telling what he can do, as lie is good way from
"Do you think the water is favorable in Aus
traa than hereY
ooh no; there are no such courses as In America.
There are thousand places better here. But hold
on" said Courtney. reaectiyely, when Case re-
one lapdlocked bay which was beautiful course. I
believe man could go there and have as good
chance to win race as here. person would receive
~ fair treatment az In America.
"Is 1rickctt very anxious 20 row 2"
IL don't know l I cannot Judge from
his letters. He very friendly and think he IL
pentlcman lie wrote me how he situated, and
told me IL he LETT Australia he would lose good
deal Of money"
"Do You suppose Trickett over had any intentions
OF coming to America =
AT ono time there was strong probability that
he would come over here. have had several letters
from Australia friend who formerly lived four
miles east OF here sccs Trickett In practice every
day"
.what does he say Of Trickett?'
''Ife says that lac Is excellent scullor; but his
boats not rugged as well ~ those In America.
Scuilers in Australia are little behind the times"
.'In what respect the shells different p
my friend docs not say, but tells me that Ameri-
cans have quite an advantage In tho rig of boat"
Does he say anything in regard TO the respective
abilities OF yourself and Tricketty'
''Not particularly. At the time Tricket is reported
10 have IN AIDE his fast time he thinks Trckett
rowing at all. but was building new hotel"
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