The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-15
THE HANLAN CLUB.

ELLIOTT TsE BOAT BUILDER, DENoUNCES THE
DEFuNcT ORGANIZATION AND ITS FAMOUS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF BRIBERY AND COR
RUprIoN FREELY MADE.
The dissolution of the Hanlan Club. of Toronto
announced last Saturday by telegram. has revived
the stories rumors which have, especially since
the great contest at Lachine between Courtney and
Hanan, been circulated. much to the deriment of
the good name and fame of the club and the stand
ing of Mr.. Hanlan as q champion among the great
oarsnen of the world. These stories. told in such
detail have in not few instances been accepted rs
true. and in all instances have made such impress
sion on the minds of the majority. that now, a
straightforward denial of their truth being want
ing, they begin to fasten themselves on the public
mind as authentic and truthful.
Last Monday Charles b. Elliott. admirer of Hanlan
and of the Hanlan Club. known the world over as a
boat builder and presiding for his second term
Justice OF the Fourth District Court of Brooklyn
reading the telegram announcing the amcabe
dissolution OF the club, expressed his surprise and
said it would result in giving some Developments.
STARTING THE
'Iiave you any objections to giving short state
ment concerning what you know OF that famous
ganiZationY' inquired IA HERALD reporter.
''Well. have frequently told you, when asked.
that would much rather some other person would
start the ball. for when it begins to roll 1t will crush
good many people always had the greatest
confidence i'll the Hanlan Club. esteemed
its members as individuals Of probity and in
tegrity, and looked upon Mr. Hanlan himself
person who possessed the greatest abilities
Joined to an honesty OF purpose that placed him
above reproach. WAS ct the great ut LachNne.
and discountenanced the ruinors there afoat con-
corning crooked work. could not believe them.
Why, when Rankin. OF the Boston Herald, assured
ME that the race was sold overcame his opinions
with the earnestness of my own convictions and he,
feeling as did, objected to the reports. 1t was true.
the story he told me then conrmatory OF his be-
lief the sale OF the This story, you may
member, to the effect that an intimate friend Of
Courtney called on him on the morning of the race,
saying that he had q large amount OF money to in
vest. and that Courtney, in hesitating way. asked
the friend II he could not md another way to place
his money. When the distrust and want OF conf
dence the club came to nue. it came backed with
facts incontrovertible to my mind. This in the
city. when tue club and Hanlan were preparing for
their trip to England. was with the party during
their stay here aud while going about New York
unable, owing to my blind confidence. to see
things they was taken aside and told what
going on and invited to enter the inner circle.
Then lett the party"
eyes but instead OF using either Of the two, he
took the one last built for him and gave it
English boat builder, who turned it up and
lines constructed from it as model boat Tor Han
Ian and for Elliott. You know Ross and Plasted
after his arrival in the old country came home
Well. Ross paid to leave England, and reach
ing home he told me all about the INSIDE working Of
the cub just as had it explained to me i'll New
York. No was TO shine as star except Hanlan.
Why. sir. the whole story OF that club is shown in
the payment of 5000 to Elliott to enable him to make
up his stake Tor the race
care there any men in America who can beat
Hanan 2"
Eyes. there three men-Courtney. Ross and
Riley.
THE RECEPTION IN THIS CITY.
'Did Ross make any specific charge OF fraud p
"You recall the grand reception given to Hanlan
on his arrival In this city? When that gentleman
about to return home Mr. Shaw. who is United
States official. wrote to gentleman we'll known III
New York requesting him to use his influence to
| make the reception grand ovation. That gentle
| man came to with MIR. Shaws lengthy letter.
| and my telling him what thought OF the club
and OF Mr.. Hanlan fortifying opinion with facts.
he wrote letter to Mr. Shaw declining to have any
thing to do with the proposed reception. Then. in
few days. Mr.. Barney Bglin came to me. He had
| here there come in little politics. MIR. Shaw had
written to the Postmaster, who requested Mr.. Big
| lin to comply with Mr.. Shaws request. When
/ had explained to MIR. Biglin why would not have
any part in the affair he said that he would not.
though he would not wish to back out now, for in.
| huence might be brought to injure him.
Every man,. said the Justice. emphasizing his
| remark by striking the table, "who has rowed
| against Hanlan has. in my opinion. had an under
| standing to the winner"
..Do understand that that is the way Hanlan be-
| came popular and the club 80 famous?"
YES SIR; that just it,
Explanations will now be in order?''
IL hope so, and the sooner the better for it is a
pity that cannot keep this sport above the reach
OF crooked dealing. full account from all parties
will do so. wish it, no matter whom the exposure
will hurt You may say that am anxious for Court
ney to meet Hanlan; am now at work looking to
that end and that IL is more than probable they will