National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-14
REFEREB BLAIKIE ON HAND.
Courtney Thinks There VIII he Tight Race
.-Thn CnnanInIinn Pnrsc.

The Consolation Pursc.
Among the passengers on the 1890 o'clock train
from New York last evening WINS Mr.. William
Blaikic the referee in the approaching race be-
tween Courtney and Halnn. Ho was met at tho
depot by Mr.. Maunder Of the Analostan boat club
and representative OF THE NATIONAL REPUnLI-
CAN, and tho party entering carriage were quickly
driven to the Riggs house. Ono OF tho first qucs
tlons asked by Mr.. Baiko was whether
the men were .praeIicing regularly. Receiv-
much pcased, nnd said: THAT will have
tendency to dissipalc the rumors flying
around New York that the men do not intend to
row" He then asked if G urtney had his rig"
with him, to which negative reply was returned.
That's good said Mr.. Baike, "hn1 | am glad
that Charlie has shown such good sense. Hcwrote
To- me some time ago In relation to his being
allowed 10 use the rig. but rehiscd 10 decide the
matter until the day OF Tire race. There is no doubt
now but VIC shall have race rowcd on IT'S merits
alone, The fact OF the principals coming down and
going quietly 10 work is the best thing that could
have happened TO silence all doubt as to whether
the rocc would be fair one; They aro both good
men, nnd this contest will be one of the best
that hos ever taken plnce" Being asked
whether Riley was eligible ~ onler Mr.
agreement were drawn up solely with view "
having Courtney and lIanlan row, and in the
event Of failure of either principal 10 como to the
mark then only would Riley he allowed in One
reason why was so anxious to have the race come
on at Washington was desire to build UP nu
tional rowing course, aud 10 place was so suitable
as ut the capital 10 be sure better water might be
found nronndsome country place but the safeguards
against accidents were not available. Washington
should be the place for all great contests, and as
fur as can INV best ondeavOrs will be exertcd In
its behalf" VIII you issue amy orders regard
ing the safe keeping OF the buutS2' asked
THE REPUBLICAN. There should be care
iul supervision of the boats from now until the
race sover, aud must consult both parties on the
subject answered Mr.. Blaikie. 81 shall remain
here until the event is decided and will go over tho
course in the morning 10 see IL any Instructions
have been carried out Another point would like
IL
for obtaining an accurate account of the race sha
be given the press. All applications for positions
| OH tho boat must be signed by the manager or
managing editor OF the paper desiring to bo repre-
sentcd as shall not give ticket to every one that
approaches me with pencil and notebook"
| Al THIS jnncture some friends of Mr.. BlaiEie ap-
preached, and after giving TIE REPUBLICANS rep
reseniatlye his famous grip. the talk ended with
| pleasant good night"
| the first one encountered and stated that ho had
spent nearly the entire day the water us no felt
lumpy in the morning, but in the afternoon 1t
was us smooth MS q lake. lie announced his will.
ingness to enter for tho consolation purse, but
nothing had been snid to him about 1t by any an.
| thori2ed party. While the conversation was IN
progress, Riley approached and the two oarsmen
grccled each other kindly, Riley said he will.
| feeling spendidy he hoped 1t could be gotten up.
The last one seen was Courtney. He had just lin.
ished supper after hard days work" as lie cX.
pressed 1t He had carefully examined the course
and was Of the opinion that the Virginia side of tho
river was the best 10 row OH, and tho man winning
tho choice If ne took that side would have a slight
advantage. The fastest time would be in going
l down. and the men would probably pass each
other tilty times. Regarding the consolation race
he said that should he win the big race he would
not be willing to enter, and no one would expect
him to go In If he lost. lie expressed himself as
very much pleased with the course and upon lear
ing said tins Is going to DO tight race as both o
| us are in the very best condition"
Courtney's new boat arrived last evening and will
be taken TO his quarters his morning 1t Is half Al
Inch wider and foot longer than HnnlNns and
was built 10y Waters, of Troy. N. Y. 1t is very
probable that IIanlan, however. will discard hi,
new (Wnters) boat and row In The George Warren
one Of tho boats that ne brought with him wher
he first arrived in Washington.
Courtney and Hanan will be photographed by
Brady to-day III different positions. Riley has ul'
ready been taken.
Betting has commenced, but no odds are given
even money having been put up IN number o
cases. The Riggs house, COnrtney'S headquarters
is thronged with visitors and he has made hosts o