Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-07
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THE PRIZE FIGHT TO-DAY.
SULLIVAN DEFEATS RYAN.
NINE ROUNDS IN TwENry-sW MINUTES.
QUEEN VICTORIA'S SPEECH.
COMMENTS ON THE IRISH QUESTION.
The R Ryan-Sullivan Prize Fight.

The Ryan-Sullivan Prize Fight.
NEW ORLEANS. February "A Times Demord,
Mississippi City special says: There has been no
! trouble yet. but reports are current that the
sheriff viii prevent the tight. RYAN and sullivan
| are in fine condition. The ground. which has
been selected. can BE- overlooked from the Barnes
Hotel; 1t IS not thought that there VIII he any
| trouble. Tne excursion trains from New Orleans
| nave not yet arrived (9:1o a. n.y.
BEFORE THE FIGHT.
MISSISSIPPI CITY. Miss, February 7.-Trains
| from New Orleans with eNcursioni SIS 10 witness
/ the prizeefght between Patrick RYAN, OF TROY and
joan L. Sullivan, OF Boston. arrived here between
10 and II a. m The pugilists did most of their
training In New Orleans and on the line OF the
Mobile railroad Ryans height Is six feet two-and-
! a-haf: his fighting weight one hundred and
ninety pounds. Sullivan stands live feet ten-and-
trained and in condition. Charles F.. DAVIES OF
Chicago, represented the interests OF Suvan's
backer. Mcdonald and W. Z. Harding repre-
| sented Richard K. Fox, Ryan's backer Among
| the prominent hackers OF sullivan are
| James Keenan,, Ed McEvOy the Boston athletel
Joe Goss. and William Emmett OF Chicago RYAN
hld host OF supporters, one delegation from Troy
pooling $500, and laying their money the Tro-
jan, Long before daylight the depot of the Mobile
OF eager excursionists, composed not only of
| sporting men, both local and from all sec
citizens ns Of but ase Of
the most noted sporting men and characters we'll
known in the arena who attend the battle are
Saln Kelly, eX-prZe fighter; John Mcmahon, late
champion wrestler; William L. kenica, eN-cham-
poh; Harry Slade, amateur boxer OF England,
Joe Goss ex-champ.on pugilist: Billy Madden,
Peter Mccoy, Bob Farrell. Jimmie Gallagher, we'll
| known sparers; Jim and Mike keenan,, OF Boston,
johnny Roche, Charlie Perkins, William Emmett,
| Arthur Chambers, champion light weight;
| Eugene Beebe. OF Montgomery. Alabama,
and FrM Englehart. There were large
ing prominent papers Of the north and west
| Crowds OF people are assembling from every
| direction. and the crowds from the city are pour
Ing into the hotel grounds. The sheriff has busi-
ness In Biloxi, and it is not thought he Will arrive
till the fight is over. Sullivan arrived on the
| ground at 1890, and took room opposite Ryan.
within 100 feet OF the ring. The ropes and stakes
! arrived at IL o'clock The ring was pitched in
front OF the Barnes Hotel under the grove OF live
| oaks.
| TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE WAITING.
Two thousand people are waiting the settlement
of the preliminarfes. The balconies and trees are
black with people. There are no indications that
the authorities will interfere. II they do 50 there is
little probability that it will be successful. The
people here are In favor OF fair and Tree fight
The referee is not chosen yet
11:45-The men are not yet In the ring.
THE FIGHT.
Later-The ring is cleared.
IL 50.-Pat Mealy offers to bet one 10 fiye hun
dred that Ryan knocks Sullivan down first The
fight IS expected to commence about 12:15.
Sullivan cast his cap into the ring at IL As amid
great enthusiasm. One hundred TO eighty is ac-
cepted On Sullivan. Sullivan is seconded by Billy
Madden, Joe GosS and Arthur Chambers. Ryan
entered the ring at II 80, amid enthusiasts cheers,
accompanied by Tom Kelly and Johnny Roche.
southwest corner. Sullivan tosk the opposite cor
ner, having the sun in his face. The choice OF
referee is about to be made. The sullivan men
want Jack Hardy. Of VickSburg, and the Ryan
men want Alex Brewster OF New OrleaLs and
Jack Hardy, Of vicksburg jointly. They We're
agreed upon. This is the third time In VIII two
umpireS have been chosen.
FIRST KNOCK DOWN AND FIRST BLOOD FOR sULIL-
VAN
A Times Democrat special reports the first
knock down and first blood for sullivan. At the
fourth round sullivan was knocked down in
Ryan's corner Ryan has Just bet Sullivan 81 600,
which was promptly accepted.
NINE ROUNDS IN 26 MINUTES.
At O'Clock the first round was fought, and the
first knock down was had for Sullivan.
On the second round, after considerable strug-
Cling, the men clinched and Sullivan was thrown
by Ryan: Blood for sullivan.
10 The third round ended in Ryan getting knocked
down by sullivan.
on the nth round Sullivan threw Ryan after
clfnchng.
Sixth round-Ryan was fairly knocked down by
Sullivan.
Seventh round-After sharp fighting, both being
severely punished both fell together.
Eighth round-Ryan Was knocked out OF time by
Sullivan.
SULLIVAN WINS
In the ninth round Ryan failed to come to time,
and the fight was declared in favor OF sullivan.
The time of the fight was twenty-six minutes.
The Queens Speech to Parliament.
HER REVIEW OF THE DOMESTIC AFFAIRS AND FOR
EIGN RELATIONS OF GREAT BRITAIN.
LONDON, February 7.-Parliament reassembled
My Lords ana GehtIeiaea-It is with much salts
faction that again invite your advice and assist
ance in the conduct OF public affairs. have given
my approval 10 a marriage between Prince Leo
pold and the Princess Helena. OF Waldeck. have
every reason to believe this viii be happy union.
1 continue in relations of cordial harinony with
all foreign powers The treaty for the ceSson or
Thessaly to Greece has now been executed in the
main provisions The transfer OF the sovereignty
and the occupation was effected in manner hon.
Orable to all concerned. In concert with the presi
dent OF the French republic, have given careful
Ing arransements an have IMPOSED d '''e on nNis me
special spsasaoo obligations ! shall use my
areadT Whabar by fde rights
Sultan or by the various International engage
ments in spirit favorable to the good government
institutions. 1 have pleasure in informing you
that the restoration OF peace beyond the north
ternal tranquility, plentiful seasons and increase
of revenue has enabled my government in India to
resume the works of public utility which had been
suspended, and devote its attention to measures
the people.
fed by the representative assembly, and have no
reason to qualify my anticipation OF its advan-
although hostiIitIes have not been renewed ia
BaSutoland the country still remains unsettled.
Gentlemen OF the House or Commons The csti-
mates for the service OF the year are in an ad-
vanced stage OF preparation. and will be promptly
submitted to you.
My Lords and Gentlemen: NV communications
with France on the subject OF a new commercial
treaty have not been closed. They will be prose
cuted by me, as have already acquainted you
with desire to conclude treaty favorable to the
extended intercourse between the two nations TO
whose close amity attach SO great value. The
trade OF the country, both domestic and foreign
has for some time been improving and the mild
ness OF the winter has been emiaently suited to
farming operations. Better prospects we trust are
thus opened for the classes Immediately concerned
In agriculture. The public revenue which is
greatly, though not always at once affected by
the state OF Industry and commerce, has not yet
exhibited an upward movement In proportion to
their increased activity.
THE CONDITION OF IRELAND
at this time, as compared with that which /
described at the beginning OF last year, shows
signs OF Improvement, and encourages the hope
that perseverance in the course you have pursued
VIII be rewarded with the happy results which are
80 much to be desired Justice has been admin
fstered with greater effcacy, and the intimidation
which has been employed to deter occupIers OF
land from fulflling their obligations and from
avalling themselves OF the act of last session.
shows upon the whole diminished force. NV
efforts. through the bounty of Providence, have
been favored by an abundant harvest In that por-
ton OF the kingdom. In addition to vigorous
execution OF the provisions OF the ordinary law
have not heStated under the painful necessity OF
the case to employ largely the exceptional powers
entrusted to me for the protection OF Life and prop-
erty by the two acts OF last session.
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